Teeth whitening in Chicago IL is not a medical procedure. It does not cure any disease and has no medical indications. However, the aesthetic effect of the procedure is significant both externally and internally. This is why medical device manufacturers release new devices and new methods for their patients yearly.
The whitening procedure itself has been around for over 100 years, and the widespread use in dental practices have been going strong since 1989 when the United States started selling products for home whitening. To date, the market offers a variety of whitening systems, and if you are unsure about how to use one, you risk serious damage to your tooth enamel or oral mucosa. Whitening begins with a consultation and planning. This isn’t just a visit to the clinic and “hop-in-the-chair” sort of procedure. It takes some time and preparation, especially for the first visit.
Consultation and planning
At your first consultation, you will become acquainted with the dentist. At this visit, these things will occur:
* A brief history of life: any diseases you have had, including allergic reactions to medications, anesthetics, etc., trauma to the maxillofacial region, information about the medicines you use and for what reason);
* Clarification of patient expectations;
* Diagnosis of soft tissue and periodontal diseases;
* Determining the color of teeth
* He or she will conduct a “smile analysis” (people smile differently, some may visibly smile with four upper incisors showing, and others may smile with all 32 teeth showing. This is taken into account when choosing a method of whitening);
* Evaluation of enamel: its thickness, transparency, sensitivity
* Identification of composite restorations on the teeth to be bleached;
* Treatment plan, which can be a lengthy and multi-step process. This applies to complex cases, when it comes to changing the color of the teeth. In order to clarify the diagnosis, a further examination of the patient (X-ray diagnostics, electric pulp test, the use of markers of caries, etc.) may be required;
* Discussion of the cost of treatment, depending on options;
* Selection of the whitening system
* Impressions (in the case of home bleaching or whitening with a laser) when producing individual mouthguards in a dental laboratory; and
* Professional cleaning is mandatory before teeth whitening in Chicago IL.
Dental whitening has become one of the most widely known procedures in the dental field. As technology increases so will the efficiency. For more information, contact Dr. Saul Legator DDS today
