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CHAPTER EIGHT
counter’ bleaching strips. In my opinion, the 5. Question: How white can your teeth be
best way is the one hour office procedure, fol- bleached?
lowed by custom tray bleaching at home to
increase and maintain shade brightness over Answer: First of all, teeth get ‘brighter’, more
time. than they get ‘whiter’. People with different
color teeth respond differently to bleaching.
2. Question: Does bleaching hurt? Yellow teeth respond the best, while brown or
gray teeth tend to respond poorly. Intrinsically
Answer: Some people experience sensitivity stained teeth, such as tetracycline stains, will
during and after the bleaching procedure. In not bleach well at all.
rare instances, this can last up to several
weeks. If sensitivity occurs, it is usually gone 6. Question: Is there anything else I should
within forty-eight hours. know before I bleach my teeth?
3. Question: Does bleaching soften or damage Answer: Prior to bleaching, you should have
my teeth? a recent set of x-rays and an oral exam by a
dentist. This is to assure that there is no decay
Answer: All dental research confirms that or gum disease present, which would need to
using ADA approved bleaching agents do not be addressed before you bleach.
soften or damage teeth in any way.
7. Question: Are there any medical considera-
4. Question: Will bleached teeth fade over tions before bleaching teeth?
time?
Answer: Yes, certain medications cannot be
Answer: All bleached teeth will fade with taken before or during bleaching. Temporary
time. Color fading occurs within three to six tooth and gum sensitivity may occur. Read
months after bleaching. For this reason, most manufacturer informed consent clearly.
cosmetic dentists provide the patients with a Discuss potential problems with your cosmetic
custom touch up tray to maintain color, or dentist.
bring color back if it shifts.
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