• Healthier smile
• Increased confidence
• Great first impression
• Friendlier appearance

Teeth Whitening Process

Are you wondering how the teeth whitening process will go? It’s fairly simple and shouldn’t take longer than an hour and a half. Of course, that depends on the severity of your case. Here is the step-by-step process of what happens during a professional teeth whitening treatment.

Finding the Ride Shade

Your dentist will record the current shade of your teeth to get an idea of what degree to whiten your teeth. This information helps them know how concentrated the whitening solution should be to get the proper shade.
Cleaning and Polishing the Teeth
Once your dentist finds the right shade, they will clean and polish your teeth. They do this to remove any existing plaque before they begin the whitening treatment.

Whitening the Teeth

Next, your dentist will coat your teeth with a hydrogen peroxide solution, a bleaching agent known for whitening teeth. This solution opens the pores in your teeth and helps to fight off stains from within. The bleaching solution will remain on your teeth for about 30 minutes.

Rinsing the Teeth

Once your dentist removes the hydrogen peroxide solution, they will thoroughly rinse your mouth to eliminate any residue. Afterward, they’ll brush your teeth with fluoride varnish, which helps sustain the whiteness of your teeth.

How to Keep Your Teeth Whiter Longer

Now that you have a new dazzling, white smile, you’ll want to maintain it for as long as you can. To do this, you may need to break some bad habits and start forming some healthier ones. If you want your teeth whitening treatment to last long, here are some things you can start doing to protect your teeth from staining.

Brush after Every Meal

If left to sit on your teeth, most food can reverse the effects of your teeth whitening treatment over time. If you want your teeth to look whiter for longer, it’s a good practice to start brushing after every meal. By brushing away the extra food particles and bacteria, your teeth will be healthier, stronger and they will fight stains and decay easier.

Eat Food That Protects Your Teeth

Food that has plenty of water (celery, apples, etc.) is great for your teeth because it helps produce saliva while you chew them. Having a large amount of saliva is good for your teeth because it helps to neutralize acids that break down tooth enamel. The weaker your enamel is, the more susceptible your teeth are to stains.

Regularly Visit Your Dentist

Visiting your dentist for a cleaning and checkup is excellent for maintaining your oral health. If you’ve gotten your teeth whitened, they can give you touchups that can keep your teeth looking their best.

Drink Through a Straw

Did you know that drinking beverages through a straw can make your teeth whitening treatment last longer? It prevents the drinks from touching the outside of your teeth. This is great for keeping artificial coloring and sugar from breaking down your tooth enamel and staining your teeth.

Are You Interested in Teeth Whitening in Boca?

A brighter smile and future is only one phone call away. If you’re interested in learning more about our teeth whitening treatments, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!