Tooth Whitening
an option for natural teeth
Edward R Mattie DDS PC
Michael E Mattie DDS
219 Maple Ave.
North Haven, CT
(203) 239-9427
Michael E Mattie DDS
219 Maple Ave.
North Haven, CT
(203) 239-9427
Background
The technique of professional tooth whitening has been used for several years most times with surprising results. There are different techniques of whitening but each one seeks to overcome stains of external origin and yellowed teeth.
Yellow color shifts in teeth due to aging
Redish-brown color shifts caused by childhood diseases like scarlet fever
External stains caused by smoking
Mottled (speckled brown and white) enamel caused by childhood consumption of water of high mineral content
Tea, coffee and cola stains
Redish-brown color shifts caused by childhood diseases like scarlet fever
External stains caused by smoking
Mottled (speckled brown and white) enamel caused by childhood consumption of water of high mineral content
Tea, coffee and cola stains
Yellow color shifts in teeth due to aging
Redish-brown color shifts caused by childhood diseases like scarlet fever
External stains caused by smoking
Mottled (speckled brown and white) enamel caused by childhood consumption of water of high mineral content
Tea, coffee and cola stains
Redish-brown color shifts caused by childhood diseases like scarlet fever
External stains caused by smoking
Mottled (speckled brown and white) enamel caused by childhood consumption of water of high mineral content
Tea, coffee and cola stains
to include some factors. Depending on the person's lifestyle, other factors may apply as well. While the final shade of the teeth after whitening will be lighter than before treatment, the final shade after treatment is not predictible.
As the natural teeth will change color in response to whitening, any white fillings in these teeth will have to be replaced to match the newly produced shade after whitening is completed. This is because white filling material will not change color in response to bleach application.
As the natural teeth will change color in response to whitening, any white fillings in these teeth will have to be replaced to match the newly produced shade after whitening is completed. This is because white filling material will not change color in response to bleach application.
Did you know that we accept most insurances
When you arrive, arrive early for your first appointment and bring
your insurance ID card a list of current
medications/diagnoses
any X-rays that you have
medications/diagnoses
any X-rays that you have
Specifically, whitening is indicated for:
to include some factors. Depending on the person's lifestyle, other factors may apply as well. While the final shade of the teeth after whitening will be lighter than before treatment, the final shade after treatment is not predictible.
As the natural teeth will change color in response to whitening, any white fillings in these teeth will have to be replaced to match the newly produced shade after whitening is completed. This is because white filling material will not change color in response to bleach application.
As the natural teeth will change color in response to whitening, any white fillings in these teeth will have to be replaced to match the newly produced shade after whitening is completed. This is because white filling material will not change color in response to bleach application.
Indications
It is important to remember that whitening is a reversible process which means that relapse of color may occur over time, the length of which depends on many factors. These are but are not limited to:
Periodic dental hygiene visits
Frequency of exposure of the teeth to coffee, tea, cigarette smoke, and cola beverages
Frequency of brushing
Frequency of eating
Other dietary habits
Frequency of exposure of the teeth to coffee, tea, cigarette smoke, and cola beverages
Frequency of brushing
Frequency of eating
Other dietary habits
Yellow color shifts in teeth due to aging
Redish-brown color shifts caused by
childhood diseases like scarlet fever
External stains caused by smoking
Mottled (speckled brown and white) enamel caused by childhood consumption of water of high mineral content
Tea, coffee and cola stains
Redish-brown color shifts caused by
childhood diseases like scarlet fever
External stains caused by smoking
Mottled (speckled brown and white) enamel caused by childhood consumption of water of high mineral content
Tea, coffee and cola stains