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If you want to get your smile back to looking its best, you need to choose a whitening method that meets all of your dental needs. You need a treatment that achieves long-lasting results and gives you the most natural and uniform appearance. It is also important to choose a method that is clinically proven to be safe and effective, and is administered by a dental professional. Professional teeth whitening treatment performed and monitored by your dentist in Virginia Beach is one of the most successful methods for whitening your smile. With Britesmile, Zoom! and take-home whitening trays you can achieve the glowing smile you have always desired. Britesmile Teeth Whitening in an Hour Britesmile is clinically proven to get your teeth their whitest in one, easy visit. It is known for its gentleness and ease of access, significantly improving the appearance of dull or otherwise discolored teeth in a single visit. The Britesmile whitening procedure utilizes a combination of a hydrogen peroxide gel and a specially designed lamp that accelerates the whitening process. Before undergoing your Britesmile teeth whitening procedure, your Virginia Beach dentist will perform a routine dental cleaning. Following the cleaning, your dentist will apply the appropriate amount of whitening gel to your teeth. The Britesmile blue light is then positioned over the teeth and illuminated to activate the gel throughout the oxidation process. During this time you can sit back and relax while the gel whitens your teeth. Zoom! Whitening for Fast Results Similar to Britesmile, Zoom! is a bleaching process that is widely used throughout the world to lighten discoloration of enamel and dentin. No matter the cause of your tooth discoloration, Zoom! may be an appropriate solution for whitening your smile. The complete Zoom! whitening procedure will take approximately an hour. That means in as little as a lunch hour, you can achieve a whiter, brighter smile! The procedure will begin with a short preparation to cover your lips and gums, leaving only your teeth exposed. Your dentist will then apply the Zoom! hydrogen peroxide whitening gel, which works together with the Zoom! light to penetrate the teeth and break up stains and discoloration. The gel will remain in place for three-15 minute sessions of light activation. Immediately after the light activation, a sensitivity-reducing fluoride paste-gel is applied to your teeth. Custom Take-Home Whitening Trays Many dentists offer the option for professionally dispensed take-home whitening kits. Professionally dispensed trays are much more controlled, easier to use and produces better results than over-the-counter whitening. The whitening trays give the most flexibility to patients and are easy to use for touching up your teeth every few months to maintain a sparkling smile. Whitening trays dispensed by your dentist work similarly to over-the-counter kits, but in order to start the process, your dentist will make a custom mold of your teeth so that the tray is custom-fitted to your mouth. This lessens the likelihood of irritation and keeping contact between the bleaching agent and your gums to a minimum. Although research indicates that the whitening products designed to be used at home give comparable results to procedures done by your dentist, there is no substitute for getting a professional touch and careful monitoring to ensure that the results are safe and instantly visible. Contact your Virginia Beach cosmetic dentist for more information on the best whitening procedure for your smile.
Dr. Christopher Hooper, Virginia Beach family dentist, received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from James Madison University and completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry. Dr. Hooper, Virginia Beach cosmetic dentist, also completed a post-graduate Advanced General Dentistry Residency at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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