Before patients have cosmetic work done on their teeth, it’s important to schedule Dental Exams in Bridgeport CT to make sure there are no problems that should be addressed first. Even for a relatively simple procedure like whitening, the exam is required to rule out signs of tooth decay or gum disease that should be resolved before cosmetic treatment.
Questions About Whitening
During Dental Exams in Bridgeport CT, patients have the chance to ask questions about any cosmetic treatments they are considering. An example of a question would concern the pros and cons of whitening teeth at home instead of at the clinic. Many patients decide to begin the whitening process at the dental practice and then continue with their sessions at home. Others go to the clinic for all their sessions because more precise results are possible there.
Discussions about whitening at a practice such as Commerce Park Cosmetic Dentistry also are important for patients who have crowns on front teeth or veneers. Those materials are not affected by whitening, so that the patient will want as close a match as possible to that color. If the teeth are whitened beyond the brightness of those items, one or a few teeth will look somewhat out of place because of the color difference.
Advantages of Professional Teeth Cleaning
There is little point in having cosmetic work performed if the underlying health of the teeth and gums is not excellent. Some people head to the drugstore to buy a whitening kit when they haven’t even had their teeth professionally cleaned at a dental practice in years. That professional cleaning removes some of the stainings that has occurred and might even brighten the teeth enough so that the person is satisfied with his or her smile.
Additional Possibilities
After the exam, the patient also can consult with the dentist about changes that could be made in addition to whitening. Better alignment of the teeth may be desirable, for example. There may be a small gap between the front teeth that could be closed. A veneer could be added to cover a chipped tooth. Contact Us to schedule an appointment.
