Undergoing teeth whitening treatment with Dr. William Munn is a quick and easy way to achieve a noticeably brighter smile. You do not have to worry about ill-fitting strips or expensive whitening pens that make little to no difference in the color of your teeth. Dr. Munn and our team will make sure your experience is safe and comfortable, and we can minimize the chances of sensitivity or side effects.
With newly whitened teeth, you will discover you are more comfortable with your appearance, you have higher self-esteem and other people are drawn to your warm smile. You may even feel more motivated to follow at-home oral hygiene practices to maintain your results!
Could I Benefit from Teeth Whitening?
You will see the most benefit from teeth whitening if you have extrinsic tooth stains —meaning stains affecting the outermost layer of tooth structure, called enamel. Extrinsic tooth stains form due to the consumption of certain foods and beverages (e.g., coffee, tea, wine, soft drinks) as well as the use of tobacco products. Unlike intrinsic stains, which affect the inner layer of tooth structure, extrinsic stains respond very well to whitening treatment.
Note that whitening does not work on existing dental work. If you have crowns, veneers or other dental restorations, whitening treatment will not change their color.
Treatment Details
Professional teeth whitening is safer for your gums and the other soft tissues of your mouth. Dr. Munn can precisely control the application of the bleaching agent and take other precautions to minimize sensitivity.
Prior to whitening your teeth, the dentist will quickly check any areas of decay or other problems; if he finds something, it should be treated before proceeding with whitening treatment. Applying a whitening solution to decayed areas of tooth structure could cause pain and other problems.
Dr. Munn provides take-home whitening kits that utilize a custom mold of your teeth to fit snugly in your mouth for the ultimate whiteness. Insert the bleaching solution into the custom trays and wear for the prescribed amount of time. Trays can be reused many times to achieve your desired level of whiteness.
Maintaining Your Results
Whitening treatment can lighten your teeth up to eight shades (or more!). For several days after treatment, avoid drinking coffee, tea, wine or cola or sip through a straw so the liquid does not make a lot of contact with your newly whitened teeth. Also, avoid consuming any condiments — e.g., ketchup, mustard, soy sauce — that could stain a white t-shirt.
To maintain your radiant results long-term, Dr. Munn recommends practicing good oral hygiene habits: Brush your teeth twice a day and floss once a day. Visit our office twice a year for exams and cleanings. Our team also suggests you refrain from smoking and using tobacco products, and that you limit consumption of foods and beverages known to cause stains.
Learn More about Teeth Whitening
For more information about teeth whitening treatment with Dr. Munn and our team, please contact us and request an appointment. We look forward to discussing the benefits of teeth whitening with you.
