Frequently Asked Questions
If you want a white smile but find yourself unable to get rid of your yellow-tinged grin through whitening toothpastes alone, it might be a good idea to invest in a professional whitening treatment. These treatments are safe and effective, so much so that they can lighten your teeth by multiple shades in just a single visit!
Start the oral hygiene early. It’s never too early to make brushing and flossing a part of their morning and nightly routines.Sometimes your kids will fight brushing their teeth due to sensory issues. At this age, new teeth are erupting, which means there is a possibility that their gums are tender and sensitive.
Dental sealants are thin coatings that when painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (molars) can prevent cavities for many years. School-age children (ages 6-11) without sealants have almost 3 times more 1st molar cavities than those with sealants.
If you are required to take premedication, the patient will take the antibiotic orally one hour prior to the dental appointment. The antibiotic will work to fight germs that may enter the patient’s system through the gum tissue and into the blood stream during the dental procedure.
Because there is such a wide range of whitening options, the average teeth bleaching results can last anywhere from six months to three years. In most cases, however, people tend to have results that last about one year.
You can go to a different dentist at any time. You should let your dentist know and cancel any appointments. If you want to change dentists during a course of treatment, you may have to pay the first dentist for the treatment to date.