To begin the process, you’ll meet with Dr. Jennifer Aminlari for a cosmetic consultation. She will discuss all of your options for improving your smile, including teeth whitening. She will also perform an oral exam to ensure that your mouth is healthy enough for cosmetic dentistry treatment.
If you’re approved for treatment, Dr. Aminlari will take molds of your teeth. These will be sent to a dental lab. This lab will build a set of reusable whitening trays that are customized to fit over your teeth perfectly.
Once your trays arrive at Bright Dentistry, you’ll come pick them up from Dr. Aminlari. You’ll also get a set of whitening products and instructions on how to use them.
Just follow Dr. Aminlari’s instructions and use your whitening products to enhance your smile at home. Most people whiten their teeth for about an hour a day, and see maximum results within three weeks.
Professional at-home teeth whitening from Bright Dentistry will not harm your teeth in any way. Our Brighton dentist will give you all of the products you need to use your whitening trays safely, and to get the best results.
However, DIY at-home whitening with over-the-counter products can damage your teeth and gums, in some cases. Some DIY whitening kits have very strong levels of peroxide (whitener). If you overuse them or use them incorrectly, these could cause damage to your teeth and gums. That’s just another reason that you should come to Bright Dentistry for professional whitening, rather than trying to whiten your teeth on your own.
Teeth whitening typically does cause sensitivity during treatment. However, this will go away within a few days after you’re done whitening your teeth. Avoiding hot and cold foods/drinks, using Sensodyne or a similar anti-sensitivity toothpaste, and taking over-the-counter pain medication like Tylenol can help with this.
If you have naturally sensitive teeth, make sure to tell Dr. Aminlari before you have your teeth whitened. She may be able to adjust your whitening treatment to reduce sensitivity and help you get the care you need with less discomfort.
