In-Office vs At-Home Whitening Treatments

Everyone wants to make a good first impression, but stained teeth can make you feel self-conscious. There are multiple options for teeth whitening treatments, so which one is right for you?  Different treatments can get you different results and you always want to ensure the continued good health of your teeth.

In-Office Whitening

In-office whitening treatments are typically more expensive, but they also provide more drastic results. They involve a thorough exam, where your dentist will determine any problems that may hinder your results, cause you undue pain, or end with damage to your teeth. An in-office whitening treatment will provide immediate results, though it may take a few days for the final results to be apparent.

The dentist’s presence allows the use of a gel that contains higher levels of hydrogen peroxide than an at-home treatment, which will provide a larger difference in shade. A professional in-office whitening treatment will provide immediate results safely.

At-Home Whitening

At-home whitening treatments are typically inexpensive and more convenient than an in-office treatment. They do contain lower concentrations of hydrogen peroxide, so they don’t provide the same degree of change that you see with an in-office whitening treatment. At-home whitening treatments can also cause tooth sensitivity. Furthermore, you must be careful to examine the ingredients of the kit before applying it to your teeth, to ensure that your teeth will not sustain damage from the product.

When using an at-home whitening treatment, you must follow the directions carefully. Using the product in any way other than that intended can result in damage to your teeth. Prior oral hygiene problems can result in severe pain when using the whitening kit. Ideally, you should get a professional dental cleaning before using an at-home whitening solution.

 

An at-home whitening treatment is ideal when the level of whitening desired is minimal. For a significant change, an in-office whitening treatment will give you the best results. An in-office whitening treatment followed by a dentist provided at-home whitening kit will give you the largest amount of whitening possible. Either solution works, but you must be careful when using an at-home whitening kit.

To learn more about an in-office whitening treatment, or to schedule your dental checkup, contact Jenson Dental in Brigham City, UT today.

How to Care for Dental Bridges

Having a missing tooth can really ruin your smile and it can make it very difficult to eat. If you have a missing tooth in between two others, dental Bridges are a wonderful way to fix this problem. Having a missing tooth can lead to many problems from speech impediments to an increased risk of decay.

There are a number of dental bridges that can be used in order to replace the teeth that are missing and provide you with a fixed smile and also repair problems such as a change in bite. Jenson Dental in Brigham City will be able to talk to you about treatment options for dental bridges including the cost of having dental bridges installed.

Like an implant, you will need to have a porcelain crown made to cover the gap where the tooth is missing. If you have teeth next to the missing one that are already crowned, they are perfect candidates for a dental bridge. They will replace the crown on that tooth and bond it to another crow, which is the bridge. The missing tooth must be in between two teeth in order for a dental bridge to work correctly.

Before the bridge can be installed we will need to take a look at your teeth in order to see if your gums are healthy enough for a bridge. The teeth that will support the bridge must also be healthy and your dentist may need to work on these teeth before they can make the bridge. Once the teeth are strong and the gums are healthy, the dentist will then be able to make impressions of the mouth for the dental bridge to be installed.

Initially you will have a temporary bridge placed on the teeth while a laboratory makes the professional bridge for the teeth. Porcelain bridges are much nicer but they are a little more expensive. We will discuss your bridge options and determine what is the best method for you to go.

After receiving treatment, you will need to care for your new bridge effectively. We will provide you with dental flossers that allow you to pull dental floss under the bridge, keeping the area between the bridge and gums free from plaque and bacteria. If you fail to keep the area clean, the tooth supporting the bridge could be vulnerable to plaque.

Fixing Your Teeth With Dental Veneers

Do you have visible gaps in your teeth? Are your teeth damaged or stained due to poor dental hygiene, braces, and other issues? Dental veneers may be the solution you need to repair your smile and provide you with more confidence. Visit Jenson Dental in Brigham City to find out how much dental veneers will cost along with how many you need.

Dental veneers are a wonderful way to fix gaps in the teeth and to fix the front of a tooth if you have had decay on the tooth, causing you to need composite material placed on the front of the tooth. Many people see that upon having braces removed from the teeth that they have white spots and decay because they did not brush their teeth and care for them appropriately. Dental veneers will solve this problem for you and provide you with a new tooth again.

We will be able to show you pictures of veneers so you can see how it will transform your smile. The veneers will simply replace the visible surface of your tooth. The Dentist will need to bond a porcelain veneer to the front of the tooth and shape it appropriately in order to make it appear as if it is your real tooth.

If worn enamel is a problem in your family, you may find that dental veneers are inevitable. You will need them to cover the tooth in order to provide you with a brighter smile or just a nicer one. Usually you will need to have several teeth covered with veneers in order to achieve a uniform smile. Talk to your dentist to see if this is a procedure that will provide you with the desire results you want.