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Monday, Aug 30, 2010 Colgate Promotion Simply purchase €15 worth of Colgate products during the month of September 2010 prior to your visit to us and pay us for an Examination or Scale and Polish. We will is... |
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Friday, May 07, 2010 Due to the severe Medical Card cut backs by the HSE, we are offering a 25% discount on our private fees for Medical Card holders for routine treatments. A genuine Medical Card must be produced on the day of treatment.... |
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Monday, Apr 19, 2010 We have just launched the latest and most advanced 'Beyond' Bleaching technique. Results are immediate for less than an hour in the dental chair. This is available at a special price of €250.00. Please call us on 2853666 for further details... |
Tooth Whitening
Tooth whitening (or bleaching) is a simple, non-invasive dental treatment used to change the color of natural tooth enamel and is an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile.
Because having whiter teeth has now become the number one aesthetic concern of most patients, there are a number of ways to whiten teeth. The most popular method is using a home tooth whitening system that will whiten teeth dramatically. Since tooth whitening only works on natural tooth enamel, it is important to evaluate replacement of any old fillings, crowns, etc. Replacement of any restorations will be done after bleaching so they will match the newly bleached teeth.
Tooth whitening is not permanent. A touch-up maybe needed every several years, and more often if you smoke, drink coffee, tea, or wine.
There are 2 ways to bleach your teeth.
We use the Zoom! Advanced Power system for our insurgery treatment which takes about one and a half hours to complete. As some patients can experience severe sensitivity, the procedure requires a preliminary examination of your teeth. Your dentist will then decide if you are suitable for this type of bleaching and explain the procedure to you. In advance of your treatment, Suitable Patients are required to have their teeth cleaned and have impressions taken for Bleaching Trays by the dentist. It is recommended subsequent to your treatment, that you use the Bleaching Trays for short periods of time, in order to maintain your bright smile result.
Alternatively , if you are unsuitable for the insurgery treatment, we can have Bleaching Trays made for you.
This type of tooth whitening usually requires two visits. At the first appointment, impressions (molds) will be made of your teeth to fabricate custom, clear plastic, trays.
At your second appointment, you will try on the trays for proper fit, and adjustments will be made if necessary. The trays are worn with special whitening solution either twice a day for 120 minutes or overnight for a couple of weeks depending on the degree of staining and desired level of whitening. It is normal to experience tooth sensitivity during the time you are whitening your teeth, but it will subside shortly after you have stopped bleaching.
You will receive care instructions for your teeth and trays, and be encouraged to visit your dentist regularly to help maintain a beautiful, healthy, white smile.
Reasons for tooth whitening:
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Fluorosis (excessive fluoridation during tooth development)
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Normal wear of outer tooth layer
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Stained teeth due to medications (tetracycline, etc.)
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Yellow, brown stained teeth.
