When people are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth, they turn to Cosmetic Dentistry Bellingham WA treatments for help. In just a few office visits yellow and misshapen teeth can be made whiter and perfectly shaped. Cosmetic dentists can determine whether a patient will benefit from a powerful in-office teeth whitening treatment or requires porcelain veneers. If a person has yellow teeth because they smoke or drink a lot of coffee they are perfect candidates for a chemical whitening treatment.
The Cosmetic Dentistry Bellingham WA treatment begins with a thorough cleaning. This ensures that the chemicals will reach all areas of the tooth enamel. The dentist then applies the bleaching compound and activates it with a special light. After 15 minutes, the dentist checks the results. If required, the process can be repeated up to three times. The entire process takes about 90 minutes and the patient can expect to see their teeth up to 10 times whiter. The whitening process dries out the tooth enamel for a short period of time. This makes it more susceptible to staining. It takes about 24 hours for tooth enamel to rehydrate. During this time, dentists advise their patients not to drink coffee or eat heavily pigmented foods such as blueberries.
If a person has gray teeth that are caused by illness or medication, a chemical whitening treatment will not be effective. In that case, the cosmetic dentist may recommend porcelain veneers. These are thin shells that fit over the front of the teeth. The dentist can also use them to reshape teeth and fill in uneven gaps between teeth. While some people have all of their teeth covered, this isn’t always necessary. Porcelain reflects light in the same way that tooth enamel does. This makes porcelain veneers very natural looking. The cosmetic dentist may decide to just cover a few teeth. He can skillfully blend them to match adjacent teeth. The process takes only three visits. Click here for more details about the cosmetic dentistry in Bellingham, WA.
Frere Smile Design is one of the Bellingham dental offices that provide both of these cosmetic dental treatments. People can make an appointment to find out which is the best treatment for them.
