One of the easiest ways to improve your smile cosmetically is through teeth whitening. Whitening teeth is a fairly simple, non-invasive method to improve your overall appearance and bring confidence to your daily interactions with people.
Before beginning the procedure of teeth whitening, Center for Dental Anesthesia recommends each patient meet with their dentist for a consultation. A dental consultation will help you determine which whitening method is best for you. We can also discuss foods and habits, such as smoking, that you can avoid to keep your teeth whiter longer.”
While visiting with your dentist, you can also discuss other aspects of your smile you would like to improve. New, cutting-edge technology provides methods to correct any dental problem you may have.
During your consultation, decide just how white you want your teeth to be. Depending on the whitening procedure chosen, your teeth can be brightened three to eight shades in just an hour. An in-office procedure produces a degree of lightening that cannot be achieved with a grocery store product. During your treatment, your dentist may apply a coating to protect your gums and roots while the bleaching agent is applied. A laser is then used to make the bleach work faster.
An alternative protocol is to have your dentist prescribe a take-home kit. These kits are customized for each patient. First a mold is made of your teeth. Using the mold, the lab team creates trays to hold the bleach. While this method may take longer, it is more economical and more convenient for many Alexandria patients. Teeth whitening results from either method can last from six months to two years.
It is important to know that whitening does not affect existing fillings, veneers, or crowns. It also is temporary and may require follow-up visits to keep them white.
Dentist Mady, of Center for Dental Anesthesia, has been creating attractive smiles since 2015. Call our Alexandria office and schedule an appointment today at 703-379-6400.
Center for Dental Anesthesia offers general, restorative, and cosmetic dental services including comfort dentistry, teeth whitening, orthodontics, and sedation dentistry. At Center for Dental Anesthesia, quality care and a comfortable patient experience are our top priorities.
Contact Center for Dental Anesthesia:
703-379-6400
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
5284 Dawes Ave
Alexandria, Virginia
22311
