Brighten Your Smile with Teeth Whitening

One of the most popular cosmetic treatments available today is teeth whitening. This is because teeth whitening is simple, non-invasive, and can quickly and drastically reinvigorate a patient’s smile. Having white teeth is very important to patients today. In fact, just take a look at the dental aisle of your local market and you will see all kinds of different products boasting their ability to give you a better, whiter smile if you use them.

Here at H. Ray Hazen, DDS, MSD, the leading dental implant center in Central Indiana, we can provide in-office tooth whitening solutions that can improve the color of your teeth in as little as two office visits. If you reside in the South Bend, Kokomo, Fort Wayne, Northwest Ohio, or Southwest Michigan areas and would like to learn more about our teeth whitening procedure, we encourage you to continue reading.

Reasons to Pursue Teeth Whitening with Dr. Hazen

There are many reasons why you should consider looking into teeth whitening. Flaws that teeth whitening can cover up or eliminate include:

• Discoloration: It is common for teeth to become stained, usually from drinking liquids like coffee, tea, and wine.
• Tooth Wear: As you age, it is possible for your teeth to become worn, losing much of the enamel that controls the color of your teeth.
• Effects of Smoking: Smoking can drastically damage your teeth, and can greatly affect their appearance.
• Fluorosis: Excessive fluoridation of your teeth as they develop can negatively change their appearance.

The Teeth Whitening Procedure in Rochester, IN

The type of teeth whitening treatment we utilize at our practice requires two visits. During your first visit to our Rochester office, we will take impressions of your teeth, which we will use to custom create clear, plastic trays that you will use with your whitening solution. When you return for your second visit, we will have these trays ready for you, and will make sure that they properly fit your mouth and teeth. Once everything checks out, you will be sent home with your trays and everything else you will need to whiten your smile.

You will be given a special whitening solution, which you will need to use for 30 minutes twice a day or overnight for a couple of weeks, or longer if your teeth require it. You will place the whitening solution into the trays, which you will then place on your teeth for the required time. Now, you are likely to experience increased sensitivity as you whiten your teeth, but this should end shortly after you have finished your whitening treatment. You can also use a sensitivity toothpaste during this time to help.