Once you decide to whiten your teeth, it’s easy to think you should just “get on with it.” Why delay your treatment when you know what you want for your smile? Even so, you should actually consult your dentist before teeth whitening; doing so comes with plenty of benefits. Your Harker Heights dental practice can even tell you about these special perks. To that end, here are four upsides to consulting a dentist before you start whitening your teeth.
Keep Treatment Safe
First and foremost, consulting a dentist beforehand keeps your treatment safe. It helps your dentist take steps that make whitening harmless for your teeth and gums.
Note that “pro” teeth whitening relies on strong bleaching gels. When applied carelessly, these chemicals can damage nerves in your teeth and gum tissues. A pre-procedure talk would reduce the risk of such harm, as it gives your dentist a chance to tailor the final treatment. This discussion can also offer advice on how to use at-home whitening products safely.
Reduce Tooth Sensitivity
If you consult your dentist first, your whitening treatment will be less likely to cause tooth sensitivity.
Bleaching gel can have certain side effects, given the nature of its ingredients. One such complication is tooth sensitivity, especially if your teeth suffer from prior problems or thin enamel. Still, a chat with your dentist would confirm whether your smile is healthy enough for care. It could also suggest suitable desensitizing products to use after treatment.
Learn Why Your Smile Has Stains
A pre-procedure consultation helps you learn why your smile has stains. Once it identifies the cause of your grin’s discoloration, it can suggest the right kind of whitening for you.
As it happens, stained smiles can stem from various factors. These range from biology and aging to lifestyle habits, medications, illness, and more. With a consultation, a dentist can sift through such factors and determine the root cause of your smile’s stains. The practice can then offer the right kind of whitening that’s more likely to address the discoloration.
Get Excellent Results
Last but not least, a pre-whitening consultation should help you get optimal results. You’ll then get care that’s truly worth your time and money.
Today’s cosmetic dentists are experts on safe and effective teeth whitening. As such, they’ll gladly advise you on the best bleaching solutions, techniques, and so on if you ask. You could then use their feedback to get the desired tone of whiteness for your grin! Better yet, you’d know what to do to make your results last as long as possible.
Clearly, it’s best to consult a dentist before teeth whitening. Try to do so in the next few days!
About the Practice
Market Heights Family Dental is based in Harker Heights, TX. Led by Drs. Tochterman and Pundt, our practice aims to help every patient’s smile flourish. We thus offer preventive, cosmetic, and even restorative treatments, and we always tailor our services to your mouth’s unique needs. This approach ensures each appointment gives you a grin that’s better than ever! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website or by phone at (254)-699-3565.