Teeth Whitening
In-Office Professional Teeth Whitening Procedure
Sky Blue Dental offers In Office Professional Teeth Whitening.
You will be able to observe your teeth whiten by as few as two to three shades or as many as seven (out of a total of 16).
Our office follows our own standard routine for all our patients.
Typically, the steps involved are not painful or uncomfortable;
in fact, many patients doze or watch video on their cell phones during the procedure.
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STEP1
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A cheek retractor is inserted into the mouth, exposing all the “esthetic zone” teeth (teeth that are visible when you smile).
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STEP2
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A liquid rubber dam or hardening resin is painted onto the gum tissue to protect against any irritation caused by the whitening gel.
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STEP3
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A whitening gel containing hydrogen peroxide is applied to the esthetic zone teeth in 2 ~ 3 mm thickness and kept on for approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
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STEP4
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The whitening gel is suctioned or washed off, and fresh gel is applied for additional periods of 15 to 20 minutes. An intense light is focused on the teeth. It activates or enhances the whitening process.
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STEP5
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Between gel applications, the teeth are checked to see how well they have whitened, and whether patients have any teeth sensitivty or discomfort.
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STEP6
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After the final gel application, the cheek retractors are removed, the patient rinses and the immediate post-treatment shade change is measured.