Can There Be Side Effects From Whitening Your Teeth?
By Michelle Deutch | Published on December 29, 2011 | 0 Comments
Teeth whitening is one of the most common cosmetic procedures available in dental practices today, in large part because patients can achieve such fantastic results in very little time. According to Dr. Michelle B. Deutch, D.D.S., a dentist in Overland Park, teeth whitening is pain-free, relatively inexpensive, and it comes with very few side effects.
In fact, Dr. Deutch says few people who undergo professional teeth whitening in Overland Park will ever experience any side effects whatsoever. The only instances in which patients do notice some side effects are when they undergo teeth whitening repeatedly. A person who whitens his teeth on a frequent basis – usually with over the counter products that he bought at a local pharmacy – can put himself or herself at an increased risk for tooth sensitivity and discomfort.
To avoid these side effects, Dr. Deutch recommends patients stick to their dentist’s office when they want to whiten and brighten their teeth. Patients who undergo in-office teeth whitening sessions in Overland Park can significantly lighten their teeth in just a few hour’s time. At Dr. Deutch’s office, patients can decide whether to use a special light when whitening their teeth.
If a patient chooses a chairside whitening treatment that involves the use of a special light, then Dr. Deutch says an assistant will prepare the teeth, cover the gum tissue, and apply a special gel that sits on the teeth for a certain period of time. The assistant will then shine a light onto the teeth as well, and patients can leave their appointment in a matter of minutes with significantly brighter smiles. Another popular teeth whitening option in Overland Park involves having custom trays made. Dr. Deutch’s patients can wear their custom trays during the day or during the night, and they can feel confident that tooth sensitivity will not be an issue as long as they follow the dentist’s directions.
Most patients choose between in-office or at-home whitening based on price. Dr. Deutch says in-office whitening and take home trays give people the best bang for their buck. However, these methods also happen to be the most expensive. Most people who go this route will only need to whiten their teeth once every one to two years, which significantly cuts down on the cost when looking at it from a long-term perspective.
For more information on teeth whitening in Overland Park, Dr. Deutch recommends contacting her office.
Overland Park, KS 66210
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