REASONS FOR WHITENING YOUR TEETH:
1. Improve confidence and self esteem
2. Make you feel and look younger
3. Be more attractive
4. Job success
5. Because you’re worth it
6. Do you really need a reason?

teeth whitening-before and after

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Bleaching is a procedure that is designed to lighten the colour of your teeth. When done properly, bleaching will not harm your teeth or gums. Significant lightening can be achieved in the majority of cases, but the RESULTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. Bleaching, like any other treatment, has some inherent risks and limitations. These are seldom serious enough to discourage you from having your teeth bleached, but should be considered in making a decision to have the treatment.
In addition, there are variables such as the type of discolouration that affects your teeth, the degree to which you follow our instructions, and the overall condition of your teeth that can affect the outcome of treatment.

CANDIDATES FOR BLEACHING:
Almost anyone is a candidate for bleaching. However, people with dark yellow or yellowish-brown teeth tend to bleach better than people with grey or bluish-grey teeth. Multi-coloured teeth, especially if stained due to tetracycline, do not bleach very well. In addition, teeth with many fillings, cavities, chips etc are usually best treated by bonding, porcelain veneers, or porcelain crowns.


THE CASSIOBURY DENTAL PROFESSIONAL TRAY WHITENING SYSTEM :

We have tried very hard to find a whitening product that fulfils your requirements and have total confidence that we now have the answer. Our Cassiobury Dental Whitening technique will even whiten teeth that have severe tetracycline stains or appear discoloured for congenial reasons.

By having patience and allowing the teeth to whiten slowly at home over a two week period, following up with an in-surgery deep whitening session, a far more satisfactory and longer lasting result is achieved.

The two stages of our new Cassiobury Dental Whitening technique are:

STAGE 1:Home Whitening

Whitening gel is placed in custom made, light weight whitening trays which are worn each night for a recommended period of 2 weeks. Patients who find they are unable to sleep with the whitening trays in place will need to wear them for at least 4 hours each evening.

Continous use of the whitening trays is essential once the treatment has started.

Progress is monitored by your dentist who may recommend extending the use of the whitening trays depending on the degree of discolouration of the teeth.

If the desired level of whitening is achieved there will be no need to proceed to stage 2.

STAGE 2: In-Surgery Whitening

For optimum results and whiter teeth it is recommended that the home whitening system is followed immediately by a single in-surgery deep whitening session. This will take approximately 1 hour.

The active ingredient for both stages is Hydrogen Peroxide.

If you feel your teeth are losing their sparkle it is possible to purchase the home whitening solutions to restore the brightness. You can re-use your whitening trays, so do keep them safely.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Keeping your Appointments:
When power bleaching is done, there seems to be more lightening when your appointments (if more than one) are spaced 1-2 weeks apart. If more than two weeks pass between appointments, some momentum is lost and the bleaching results may take longer to achieve.

Wearing your bleaching tray:
If you choose home bleaching, it will only be effective if you conscientiously wear the bleeching tray for the prescribed number of hours per day, preferably during the night.
The amount of whitening varies with the individual. Most patients achieve a change within 2-5 weeks. Reduce the amount of tea, coffee, red wine, berries or curries during or after treatment for at least 1 month. Please use the toothpaste supplied with the kit to clean your teeth during treatment.
It is advisable not to smoke during the course of bleaching treatment and for at least 5-8 weeks afterwards. Ideally it is best to stop smoking for at least 3 weeks before starting the treatment.

Communication:
If you experience severe discomfort or any other problems, contact us immediately.

POTENTIAL PROBLEMS:
The active ingredient for this treatment is carbamide peroxide in a glycerine base. If you know of any allergy or are aware of an adverse reaction to this ingredient, please do not proceed with this treatment.
Do not use the bleaching treatment if you are pregnant. There have been no adverse reactions, but long term clinical effects are unknown.

Tooth Sensitivity:
During the first 3-4 days following bleaching, many patients experience sensitivity. This sensitivity is usually mild if your teeth are not normally sensitive. With power bleaching, this sensitivity will usually subside with 1-2 days. With home bleaching, it may be necessary to reduce the number of hours you wear the bleaching tray or stop using it for a short time to resolve the sensitivity. Follow instructions as directed if the situation arises.

If your teeth are normally sensitive, bleaching may make your teeth much more sensitive for an extended period of time. Under these circumstances, you may choose to delay bleaching until we are able to complete desensitisation procedures. If your teeth are sensitive after bleaching, a mild analgesic such as Tylenol or Advil will usually be effective to make you more comfortable until your teeth return to normal.

Gum Irritation:
Bleaching may cause temporary inflammation of your gums. With power bleaching, this can be the result of very small amounts of bleach leaking under the gum protection. A burning sensation on your gums may also occur. This is a minor problem and will subside in a few days.

With home bleaching, irritation can result from using the bleaching tray for too many hours when you first start bleaching or using the bleaching tray too many hours in a row without a break. It may be necessary for you to reduce the number of hours you are wearing the bleaching tray or stop using it for a short time to resolve these gum problems. The bleaching tray may also overlap your gums, allowing the bleach to contact your gums for an extended period. This problem can easily be resolved by us trimming the tray slightly short of your gums.

Sore Throat:
Most home bleaches are very thick and will not run down your throat if you overload the bleaching tray with home bleach. However, if your bleach is lower in viscosity, the excess may go down your throat and cause soreness. This soreness will also subside in several days, assuming you spit out the excess bleach instead of swallowing it.

Leaking Fillings or Cavities:
Most bleaching is indicated for the outside of the teeth (unless you already had a root canal). However, if you have any fillings that are leaking and allow the bleach to get into the inside of the teeth, damage to the nerves of the teeth could result. In this case, the fillings need to be redone prior to the bleaching. In addition, open cavities can also allow bleach to reach the nerves of the teeth. They should also be filled before bleaching.

Cervical Abrasion/Erosion:
These conditions affect the roots of the teeth when gums recede. They are the grooves, notches or depressions where the teeth meet the gums that look darker than the rest of the teeth. They look darker because there is no enamel in those areas. Even if these areas are not sensitive, bleach can potentially penetrate the teeth and damage the nerves. These areas should not be bleached and should be filled after the bleaching is complete.

Root Resorption:
This is a condition where the root starts to dissolve, either from the inside or outside. Although the cause of resorption has not been determined, studies have shown that its incidence is higher in teeth that have had a root canal and are then bleached.

Effects on Fillings:
Even though open cavities should be filled or badly leaking fillings should be refilled prior to bleaching, home bleaching can cause tooth-coloured fillings to become softer and may make then more susceptible to staining. Therefore, you should be prepared to have any fillings in your front teeth replaced after bleaching. In addition, since bleaching will normally lighten teeth, but not fillings, you may need to have your fillings replaced anyway, so that they will match your newly whitened teeth.

As with any treatment there are benefits and risks. The benefit is that teeth can be whitened fairly quickly in a simple manner. The risk involves the continued use of the peroxide solution for an extended period of time. Research indicates that using peroxide solution to bleach teeth is safe. There is new research indicating the safety for use on the soft tissues (gums, cheek, tongue, throat). The long term effects are as yet unknown. Although the extent of the risk is unknown, acceptance of treatment means acceptance of risk.


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