Dr Brian S Nylaan offers Tooth Whitening in Grand Rapids, MI
Tooth whitening (or dental bleaching) is a simple, non-invasive dental treatment used to change the color of natural tooth enamel and is an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile.
Because having whiter teeth has now become the number one aesthetic concern of most patients, there are a number of ways to whiten teeth. Our dental office offers in office laser whitening and home whitening. Since tooth whitening only works on natural tooth enamel, it is important to evaluate replacement of any old fillings, crowns, etc. Replacement of any restorations will be done after bleaching so they will match the newly bleached teeth.
Tooth whitening is not permanent. A touch-up maybe needed every several years, and more often if you smoke, drink coffee, tea, or wine.
Reasons for tooth whitening:
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Fluorosis (excessive fluoridation during tooth development).
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Normal wear of outer tooth layer.
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Stained teeth due to medications (tetracycline, etc.).
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Yellow, brown stained teeth.
What does tooth whitening involve?
In-office Laser Whitening
This type of tooth whitening usually requires two visits. At the first appointment, impressions (molds) will be made of your teeth to fabricate custom, clear plastic, trays.
At your second appointment, you will try on the trays for proper fit, and adjustments will be made if necessary. Next our dental professional will apply a barrier to protect your soft tissues, lips and tongue. Whitening agent will be applied and activated with our dental laser. Laser whitening is the fastest, most effective whitening available.
You will receive care instructions for your teeth and trays to help maintain a beautiful, healthy, white smile.
TouchWhite™ Laser Whitening
TouchWhite™ is the fastest, most gentle and minimally invasive laser assisted tooth whitening treatment utilizing the unique laser tissue interaction of the Er:YAG laser wavelength.
This type of tooth whitening usually requires two visits. At the first appointment, impressions (molds) will be made of your teeth to fabricate custom, clear plastic, trays.
At your second appointment, you will try on the trays for proper fit, and adjustments will be made if necessary. Next our dental professional will apply a barrier to protect your soft tissues, lips and tongue. Whitening agent will be applied and activated with our dental laser. Laser whitening is the fastest, most effective whitening available.
You will receive care instructions for your teeth and trays to help maintain a beautiful, healthy, white smile.
Home Whitening
This type of tooth whitening usually requires two visits. At the first appointment, impressions (molds) will be made of your teeth to fabricate custom, clear plastic, trays.
At your second appointment, you will try on the trays for proper fit, and adjustments will be made if necessary. The trays are worn with special whitening solution either twice a day for 30 minutes or overnight for a couple of weeks depending on the degree of staining and desired level of whitening. It is normal to experience tooth sensitivity during the time you are whitening your teeth, but it will subside shortly after you have stopped bleaching.
You will receive care instructions for your teeth and trays to help maintain a beautiful, healthy, white smile.
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