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Teeth Whitening in Two Hours Having white teeth is considered attractive and healthy. For this reason dentists have long searched for a process of tooth whitening that is both effective and safe. Fortunately today there are multiple options available. The newest is an in-office two hour whitening technique uses an intense light to activate the solution. Many of the original home whitening systems use carbamide peroxide as the active ingredient. The in-office procedure uses 25% hydrogen peroxide as it's active ingredient. The light applies a specific spectrum of light to activate the solution. In about two hours the in-office system achieves the same results as two weeks and many hours of home whitening . As with any tooth whitening product, composite, porcelain, and other restorative materials will not lighten. After whitening any unaesthetic restorations can be replaced to match the new tooth shade. Proper preparation must be done to make the procedure safe and effective. The teeth must be free of disease, and clean from plaque and tartar. Although we have not experienced any detrimental side effects after whitening, tooth sensitivity has occurred but usually subsides after a few days. In-office one visit whitening is not recommended for pregnant or lactating women, or patients with a strong gag reflex due to the mouth isolation necessary. In addition light sensitive individuals or those on medication that increases photosensitivity should be excluded from in-office whitening. For people that want white teeth instantly to avoid having to wear mouth splints every night for two weeks, the in-office procedure is the answer. The system our office uses is called Zoom and has been on the market since Dec 2001. John
V. Reitz, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. |
