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Procedure for BriteSmile Teeth Whitening Treatment

1. First Evaluation and pre-whitening tooth shade selection
   • the pre-whitening tooth shade is selected from array of tooth-shaped porcelain tabs for post-treatment comparison
   • professional dental scaling and polishing is usally done before the bleaching treatment is performed, but it is optional if the patient's teeth is already cleaned
2. Isolate Teeth to be Whitened
   • A dental dam is placed to isolate teeth and prevent the whitening agent from irritating or damaging soft oral tissues
3. Place Eye Protection for protection
4. Apply whitening gel
   • teeth is dried and the bleaching compound applied
5. Expose whitening gel to the BriteSmile light
   • the whitening gel is activated using the BriteSmile light source. This "activation" shortens the needed treatment time and/or makes the whitener more effective
6. Repeat step 4 and 5 for 2 to 3 cycles
7. Remove whitening gel
   • the whitening gel and dental dam is washed and suctioned off
8. Determine Post-bleaching Tooth Shade
   • after the bleaching treatment has been completed, a shade evaluation is done to see how much whitening is achieved

Recovery Expectations

Some people who undergo in-office whitening may experience some sensitivity in their teeth. This sensitivity should go away within 1-2 days from the BriteSmile whitening treatment.

Postcare Instructions for BriteSmile Teeth Whitening

1. Avoid consuming color-staining foods and drinks such as coffee, tea, red wine, coke, etc. as well as smoking for at least one week
2. Proper oral hygiene care should be carried out to maintain and avoid diminished whitening results
3. If experiencing some sensitivity in teeth after BriteSmile tooth whitening
   • Avoid hot, cold or acidic food and beverages
   • Pain medication be taken as directed as long as there is no medical contradiction based upon your medical history
   • Use flouride rinse and toothpaste for sensivity teeth

Care for Tooth Whitened Teeth

Simply follow good oral hygiene practices:

• Brush at least twice a day. It is good practice to brush after eating and before bedtime.
• Floss at least once to twice a day.
• Rinse with fluoride rinse before bed. Swish the fluoride rinse vigorously in your mouth for at least one minute. Do not swallow any of the rinse.
• See your dentist for regular professional check-ups and cleanings

Considerations to BriteSmile Teeth Whitening

Most of our BriteSmile teeth whitening patients experience little or no side effects during this teeth whitening process. Some individuals do however get some sensitivity in teeth post teeth whitening.

In-office BriteSmile teeth Whitening treatments are however not recommended for all people. As a precautionary measure, women who are nursing or pregnant are advised not to undergo the BriteSmile whitening treatment. BriteSmile teeth whitening is also not recommended for individuals involved in photo-chemotherapy or diagnosed with melanoma. The BriteSmile teeth whitening procedure only works on natural teeth and not on exisiting fixed prosthetics. How white teeth is bleached from BriteSmile teeth whitening will vary with each individuals. Porcelain veneers may be alternatives if a gaureenteed specified shade of whiteness is to be selected.

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