Teeth Whitening
At MG Dentistry we perform a brand new, state-of-the-art, technique that is customized to every patient. We have mastered the art of whitening. Together we can help you achieve immediate and long lasting results that gives you the most naturally brilliant and uniform look. The teeth whitening process performed at our downtown Chicago office is clinically proven to be safe and effective. Teeth whitening is the fastest and easiest way to enhance your smile. At MG Dentistry we offer both in-office and at home procedures that, with your commitment to a new brighter smile, has been proven to whiten your teeth that can last a lifetime.
Teeth Whitening Basics
Teeth whitening is considered the smoke and mirrors of dentistry; it works when it wants to and when it does its spectacular. There are several different methods to whiten your smile; lasers, blue light technology, whitening trays and the paint on technique. All of these methods use the same basic tool for teeth whitening, a concentrated gel of peroxide. The skilled technicians at MG Dentistry personalize every whitening procedure to each individual smile and evaluate which teeth whitening agents will work best in providing the results desired and create little to no sensitivity.
Are You A Candidate
Not everyone is able to whiten their teeth. In fact, there are several different factors that can make anyone ineligible for teeth whitening. Women who are pregnant or nursing are advised against whitening, as are people who are suffering from gum disease. Teeth whitening is also not recommended for people with cracked teeth or cavities in the areas that they want to be whitened. And, of course, it's also important to remember that most teeth whitening procedures only work with natural teeth; veneers, crowns, bondings and fillings don’t usually respond to teeth whitening agents. At MG Dentistry you are thoroughly screened by one of our trained staff to determine if you are eligible to be whitened prior to commencing with any teeth whitening procedures.
Ideal bleaching candidates for teeth whitening are those whose teeth have discolored or stained due to the consumption of tea, coffee, wine or cola. Teeth whitening can also help people with stains or discoloration caused by either genes or antibiotic use, but results may not be as dramatic. The teeth whitening methods at MG Dentistry are proven to lighten such stains, offering results that are life changing.
The Experience
At MG Dentistry we take pride in our exceptionally dynamic customized teeth whitening process. You will reap the benefits of our soothing massage chairs while watching a movie or listening to music through our Bose headsets. One of MG Dentistry's well-versed, knowledgeable whitening specialist will guide you through the whole process to ensure your utmost comfort during your appointment. The whitening process commences with one of our highly qualified staff isolating your mouth using a special retractor that keeps your cheeks, lips and tongue away from the whitening solution and to maintain a required level of dryness during the procedure. A gel barrier is placed along your gumline for further protection from the highly concentrated teeth whitening agent. A thin layer of MG Dentistry's teeth whitening agent consisting of a highly concentrated peroxide is applied to your tooth's surface. This highly concentrated teeth whitening agent will remain on your teeth and reapplied to the teeth for specific increments of time required for the teeth whitening session you purchased. MG Dentistry offers both a 30 minute and a 1 hour teeth whitening session. Once the optimum shade has been reached, or the maximum application time has passed, the teeth are rinsed with water and a fluoride application may be used to help ease the sensitivity some people experience with tooth whitening. Our skilled teeth whitening specialist will instruct you to avoid foods and beverages that have a high level of pigment, such as coffee, tomato sauce or juice, yellow mustard, or red wine, and tobacco use for 24 hours after the procedure to allow the enamel pores to close to prevent re-staining.
