Custom Teeth Whitening Options
Hires Dental Care in Toledo offers both take-home whitening and in-office Zoom!® Whitespeed teeth whitening, which can brighten your smile up to 8-shades in less than one hour! This popular cosmetic dentistry treatment is the easiest way to improve the appearance of your smile. It is an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile and restore a more youthful appearance. Talk about a confidence booster! Our whitening treatments produce results far superior to icky, messy drugstore whitening strips that can cause sensitivity.
There are many reasons why teeth become stained or discolored, including tobacco use, and drinking dark liquids such as red wine, coffee, tea, and cola. The natural aging process and prescription medication use can also cause yellowing and graying to teeth.
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Schedule a Consultation
If you are interested in teeth whitening in Perrysburg, OH, Sylvania Township, OH and Toledo, OH, schedule a consultation with Hires Dental Care. Dr. J. Eric Hires, Dr. Nithya Nagaraj, Dr. Jaslynn Kalsi, and Dr. Shreea Handa will discuss your dental health, cosmetic goals, and budget concerns before recommending treatments to help you achieve a smile you love. We are currently accepting new patients at our Toledo, OH and Perrysburg, OH area cosmetic dentistry office.
Zoom!® Teeth Whitening
The Zoom Whitening procedure is simple and painless.
Zoom!® contains a hydrogen peroxide component (25%), which is the active ingredient in the gel. When hydrogen peroxide is applied to the teeth, the peroxide component breaks down into tiny oxygen bubbles. It is these bubbles that eliminate yellowing and staining.
A mercury metal halide light is used to activate the gel and expedite the whitening process. This specialized light contains a unique infrared filter that works to reduce the amount of heat (and therefore sensitivity) on the surface of the teeth during the procedure. The internal structure of the teeth remains completely healthy and intact during and after the treatment.
A consultation with your dentist prior to treatment will provide information as to what kind of results Zoom!® can provide in specific instances. Typically, patients experience results up to 8 shades whiter.
About the procedure
Prior to treatment, there will be a consultation where the dentist will outline the exact procedure. On treatment day, a deep cleaning (prophylaxis) will be performed to rid the teeth of any debris and plaque. Then, special eyewear will be provided to protect the eyes from the halide light, and splashguards to protect the clothing from the bleaching agent.
Here is a brief overview of the Zoom!® procedure:
- Cheek retractors will be placed to expose the entire surface of the teeth.
- The gums will be painted or covered to reduce sensitivity.
- The dentist will apply the whitening gel to the teeth.
- The halide light will then be applied to activate the gel. This specialized Zoom!® light can be positioned to work on all the teeth simultaneously.
After 15 minutes, the gel will be removed from the teeth and the mouth will be rinsed. More gel will be applied for another 15 minutes.
Again, the gel will be removed and the mouth will be thoroughly cleansed.
The final treatment of gel will be applied for 15 minutes and the gel will be removed for the final time.
Take home teeth whitening
A custom take home teeth whitening kit can enable you to gradually brighten your smile in the comfort of your own home.
This type of teeth 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, and be encouraged to visit your dentist regularly to help maintain a beautiful, healthy, white smile.
FAQs
There are many over the counter options for teeth whitening including whiting tooth paste, whitening strips and gels. For patients who want the best results, professional treatment is still the best choice.
Teeth whitening is one of the most affordable cosmetic dentistry treatments available. The cost of your whitening treatment will depend on the type of whitening you choose and your desired outcome.
In office whitening costs an average of $500 per treatment and at home whitening can range between $250 and $500 depending on the system you choose. Refills for touch up treatment may be an additional cost. Contact our office for more specific details.
One of the more common side effects of teeth whitening is tooth sensitivity. Zoom teeth whitening is specially formulated to reduce tooth sensitivity and your dentist will carefully perform your treatment to ensure minimal contact of soft tissue with the bleaching gel.
The results of teeth whitening will vary based on each individual. Most patients can expect whitening to last six months to a year. Touch-up treatment every four to six months can help extend the results of your treatment. Visiting the dentist regularly and avoiding smoking and dark foods will also help to keep your teeth white and bright.
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