Farrell Dental

Whitening is a very attractive procedure to many patients who wish to improve the esthetics of their smile. The in-office whitening procedure generally takes about 30-60 minutes and involves applying a bleaching agent to the front surfaces of your teeth. Patients can expect to whiten their teeth about 2-3 shades depending on the concentration of the bleaching agent that is applied. If you are interested in bleaching, it should be done around 1-2 weeks prior to completing any fillings that you may require as whitening only affects natural tooth structure and does not impact the shade of any fillings that you may have.

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Your dentist can check for cavities during routine visits, and diagnose periodontal disease by measuring the depth of your gum pockets (space between the teeth and gums), which should be between 1 and 3 mm for a healthy mouth. The dentist will also check for bleeding sites, and assess the extent of bone loss through digital X-rays and clinical observation.

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Tooth-colored composite fillings bond to your teeth. During a visit, our dentist will apply a local anesthetic to make you comfortable and ensure the procedure is painless. The dentist will also remove any cavities, bacteria, plaque, and signs of tooth decay. They will also sterilize the oral cavity as well as surrounding areas before treatment and may apply a bonding agent afterwards to strengthen teeth that have endured excessive wear.

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