Dr. Adam Marberger
It seems everyone wants whiter teeth. In fact millions of people will spend billions of dollars this year to get their teeth as white as possible. But there are several different options. They range from inexpensive toothpastes to fancy and expensive procedures that you can only get in a dentist’s office.
More money doesn’t always mean a better treatment. According to Dr Marberger, the laser treatments that many patients have received may not be as effective as you think. They tend to temporarily whiten the teeth with the aid of the laser. But some of that whitening is not permanent. The real action comes from the chemical that does the whitening. So you can get a more lasting result from simply using the chemical available in a dentist office.
1- Whitening Toothpaste-
Pros- can remove stains
Cons- no whitening action to intrinsically whiten the teeth.
All whitening accomplished through abrasives that remove surface stains.
Numbers 2-4 take 10 to 14 days to obtain maximum results
2- Paint-on Whitening Gels-
Pros- does contain a whitening agent of Hydrogen Peroxide. May slightly whiten teeth.
Cons- Most complaints are gel gets all over lips and cheeks, hard to get off once it
hardens on the teeth. If any gets rubbed off during the application or drying period,
you will end up with patches of white and whatever.
3- White Strips- Uses a strip for the upper teeth and the lower teeth.
Pros- uses Hydrogen Peroxide. Can be obtained in different strengths, the highest is a
professional strength through a dental office.
Inexpensive.
30 minute wear time
Cons- only whitens the front six teeth
If teeth aren’t straight, it’s difficult for the strip to touch all the teeth
Difficult to wear
May not stay in the place where originally placed
4- Tray Whitening- This is the most effective method
Pros- if trays are made correctly, the gel will remain in the trays and against the teeth for the
intended time
Best results long term
Uses carbamide peroxide which tends to be a little kinder to the tissues
Most have an additive to cut down on sensitivity
Comes in different flavors
Cons- may be difficult for some patients to tolerate during the recommended overnight
wearing of the trays
Trays may distort if not properly cared for
Longer time to get the desired result (but lasts longer than any others)
5-In Office Whitening- aka Zoom, or Bright Smile etc. Uses a bright light and a mixture hydrogen peroxide and some activator to whiten teeth.
Can have in office bleaching without the light also, similar results with/without the light
Pros- quickly whitens teeth
Gives a good jump start to whitening
Cons- majority of patients experience a significant amount of pain following
procedure for about 24 hours
Whitening that is achieved in office is rarely sustained, therefore most in
office whitening is followed up by tray whitening
most expensive of the treatments
Dr Adam Marberger
268.4451
http://www.smileyourbestsmile.com
279 East 5900 South
#202
Murray, UT
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