Your smile has a significant impact on how others perceive you—and if you’ve been dealing with stained teeth for quite some time, you may finally be ready to seek our teeth whitening treatment. However, did you know it’s always important to ensure your mouth is healthy before undergoing this treatment? A dental checkup prior to teeth whitening serves many purposes, including ensuring dazzling results. Here’s what you need to know.
Teeth Whitening Doesn’t Resolve Dental Problems
The simple fact of the matter is, teeth whitening is purely aesthetic and doesn’t benefit your oral health at all, meaning if there are underlying problems like cavities or gum disease, they’ll remain—and worsen. After you have a dental exam, your provider can repair any problems, large or small, before whitening your teeth.
Plus, you don’t want to use whitening products if you have a cavity or inflamed gums. The bleach can irritate gum disease and penetrate through tooth decay to reach the tooth root. Both cases could turn your teeth whitening into a painful experience, which is not what you intended when you set out to brighten your smile!
Your Dentist Can Optimize Your Results
Layers of plaque or tartar on your teeth lead to uneven teeth whitening. If you want optimal results, we need to thoroughly examine and clean your teeth. Your dentist can provide you with a solution that’s tailored to your unique goals and needs.
These professional-grade treatments aren’t just more effective than their store-bought counterparts, though—they’re also far safer and benefit from the careful supervision of your dentist. After the bleach is applied to your teeth, it penetrates the enamel and releases oxygen. This process breaks down the organic materials responsible for the stain — for example, residue from food, tobacco, and coffee. The stains disappear, without affecting your tooth enamel. It’s possible that you may experience some sensitivity after having your teeth whitened, but this is by no means a permanent effect; it should go away in a few days.
Teeth whitening from your dentist has so much to offer, primarily a huge surge in self-confidence. However, you’ll want to be sure your smile is healthy prior to this treatment; that way, you can also be confident that your smile isn’t just beautiful—it’s optimally healthy!
About Our Practice
Our team here at Mockler Dental proudly serves the dental needs of patients in Campbell and the surrounding area under the talented leadership of Dr. Tricia Mockler. We offer a wide range of services, including routine checkups and cleanings to help keep your smile in great shape. We also offer teeth whitening solutions. If you have any questions about the blog or you’d like to get in touch with us to set up an appointment, you can reach out online or call today for additional information. Telephone: (408) 871-0877.