Tacoma Brite Smile doctors
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Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
7100 Fort Dent Way Suite 270, Seattle |
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Kunal Walia, DDS
Tacoma Cosmetic Dentist
13613 Meridian Ave E Suite 180, Puyallup |
Recent Answers
Most people report little to zero discomfort from the Britesmile treatment, and those that do experience it can manage with just over-the-counter medication. Initially after treatment the teeth are more prone to stain, so for a few days avoid foods that would stain a white shirt (coffee, colas, red wine, etc).
You should not miss any work at all...
I saw an advertising of brite smile in the city and wasnt sure what it was. is this a new kind of teeth bleaching or a dentist whitning that i can only get during an apointment?
This method has been around for over 10 years. It is an in office process using hydrogen peroxide and a chairside light. It does work, but effectiveness varies from patient to patient...
I had Brite Smile done at 11 am today, and the pain in my teeth is unbareable. It's now 11 hours later. Is there anything I can do?
My wife states this each time she wears uncomfortable shoes that look great...
Most sensitivity from bleaching comes from dehydration of the teeth. Many people are not affected (most teeth whitening patients report zero discomfort), but some ARE and it can be very painful. Normally, within 24-48 hours the teeth rehydrate and all is back to normal, but with whiter teeth.
Most treatment is palliative, meaning just treating symptoms. The "cure" really is just time...
I am not a great fan of BriteSmile, as I think the results are hit and miss. The pain may not be worth the result. I think other methods, especially "Deep Bleaching®" or "KoR® Whitening" has great results and would be worth the pain.
