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Lawrence M. Spindel, DDS Custom Tray Bleaching                                                                                   Dentist New York, NY                                                        Go back                                     

 

Tray Bleaching                                                                               byLawrence M. Spindel, DDS                                                                                                                                                                                            Monday, February 12, 2007, 9:10 PM

Tray bleaching is probably the best and most popular way for patients to whiten their teeth.  It has been in use since the 1990's and is a procedure that has truly stood the test of time.  It appears to be safe and is a most affordable option for our New York patients.  Unlike in office teeth whitening  procedures the patient can apply the bleach to his own teeth as often as he or she desires.  For an initial expense of about $500 the patient has a shrink wrap mold made of his or her mouth.  This mold is often worn at night with a special bleaching solution(usually 16% carbamide peroxide solution) for a period of one to three weeks while the teeth gradually whiten.  During this whitening period the patient briefly stops into our office for a quick visit so that we may monitor the teeth whitening process.  When the teeth reach the desired shade ofr whiteness the process is over.  The whitening can last for years but does tend to diminish slowly over time.

Touch ups, although not requiered, are usually best done once per year and are accomplished by wearing the trays with bleaching solution for one or two nights only! (approximate cost $25)

Often patients choose a combination teeth whitening  option which allow them to have both the Zoom in office teeth whitening treatment and also have custom trays made to allow a better and faster result than they might accomplish with either process alone.

  Write Me: www.drspindel@lspindeldds.com  

 

 

Lawrence Spindel D.D.S.

30 East 40th st., suite 604

Between Madison & Park

New York, N.Y. 10016

212-685-0312 

 

 

 

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Cosmetic Dentistry Tip: Brushing alone is usually not enough to ensure that a person won’t develop periodontal disease. Since 40% of a tooth’s surface is not reachable by tooth brushing, some sort of interproximal cleaning device should be used on a regular basis. Floss, Stimudents and small interproximal brushe , and all work well. It doesn’t matter as much which method is chosen, but what counts is that one of these is effectively used on a regular basis. Regular and frequent professional cleaning at the dentist also help, since they remove any accumulations of plaque and tarter that have been missed by a patient by their daily homecare regime. Also a patients home care can be checked at frequent cleaning visits and the hygienist will encourage them to do better. Human nature being what it is, patients often perform their best home care immediately before and after their checkups. .

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