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APPLE DENTISTRY

Bernice A. Leschinsky, D.M.D.

201-475-5555 FAIR LAWN, NJ

$50 PATIENT REFERRAL BONUS

Receive a discount of $50 off your next bill for referring a new patient to our office. Once a new patient arrives to the office and your referral is confirmed, a note is placed in your chart and discount is applied during your next visit.

There is no limit on the number of patients you refer and the number of times we deduct $50 from your bill!

Q. Is it safe to whiten my teeth ?

A. Yes. Extensive research has shown that the bleaching agent carbamide peroxide provides a safe, effective and easy-to-use method of whitening teeth at home, and has been approved for use by the FDA.

Q. Is it important to use a moldable mouthpiece?

A. Because everyone's teeth are different, it is very important to have a custom-fit mouthpiece to prevent gapping or improper connection with tooth surfaces, since these can cause spotting and uneven whitening, as well as create discomfort and irritation.

Q. How does tooth whitening work?

A. Carbamide peroxide removes stains by letting oxygen interact with the organic deposits that cause stains and then bleaching the tooth surface to a whiter, brighter color, the color it was before it became stained. The process is effective in roughly 95% of people who have stains on natural teeth.

In most people, teeth become noticeably whiter when the appropriate bleaching agent is applied to the tooth, which oxidizes the stains on the enamel's surface. Dental bleaching systems work best with a custom tray designed to fit snugly over the teeth. Most people notice a remarkable difference within 40 hours of cumulative treatment, though many respond in even less time. It is up to the individual how they want to span their treatment hours: some may wish for treatment to last only a few days, some may allow treatment last for several months. Because the whitening effects are cumulative, it makes no difference in the ultimate outcome how long an individual takes compiling his or her 40 hours of treatment.

Q. Is the whitening process permanent?
A. For most people, the whitening process will last for years. People who consume a lot of staining foods or drinks and smokers may want to do periodic touch-ups 6-12 months following the initial treatment phase is completed.

Q. Does tooth whitening cause any side effects?

A. Some people report minor temporary sensitivity in their teeth, gums or loose fillings. These conditions most often go away within 1-3 days of treatment and always after the treatment is complete. There are no other known side effects of the procedure, but as with all chemical treatments, pregnant or nursing women should not engage in tooth whitening treatment.

Q. What is the difference between professional mouthpieces and the boil-and-bite kind?

A. The precision lab-created mouthpieces, which are like the ones dentists use to whiten teeth, are more comfortable to wear and offer the best contact area with the surface of the teeth. They are less likely to irritate the gums and usually create the least sensitivity. Because they involve work from a professional lab, the professional mouthpieces may be more expensive than the boil-and-bite variety.

Q. What about over-the-counter whitening systems?

A. Most over-the-counter systems have genuine problems. The trays they provide are not custom-fit to your mouth, resulting in gapping, irregular whitening and gum irritation. Many utilize a dual tray system that does not allow the user to talk or drink or move his or her mouth. The trays often do not hold the gel in place, minimizing tooth exposure to the gel and causing the gel to leak into the user's mouth. Most systems provide bleaching gel in such low concentrations that little, if any, whitening benefit is realized.