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These days, you can find all kinds of people who offer ways to
whiten your smile. But most of the available bleaching methods involve
several weeks of treatments, cumbersome mouth trays, and relatively
limited shade improvements. Until now. Dr. Hampton is pleased to
be one of five dentists in Texas authorized to offer you the revolutionary,
safe, and easy “Brite Smile” process. With just a one-hour
treatment session, this method can lighten your teeth up to eight
shades from their current color, with no sensitivity problems and
incredibly long-lasting results!
If you’re interested in having your smile brightened, we recommend
that you first talk with Dr. Hampton regarding your specific goals
regarding your teeth, and how teeth whitening might impact your
particular situation. Some people are simply better candidates than
others for a successful whitening treatment. For example, if your
teeth are darkened to a yellow, brownish or orange tinge due to
age, coffee, tea, or smoking, chances are very good that teeth whitening
will bring you very satisfactory results. About 90 percent of patients
find this to be the case. However, if your teeth are a dark gray
tone from fluorosis, smoking or tetracycline use, whitening results
may be a bit less dramatic. And it's important to know that whitening
does not lighten artificial materials such as resins, silicants
or porcelains. Finally, teeth with periodontal disease or worn enamel
typically do not respond well to whitening.
Once you’ve decided to become a “Brite Smile” person,
the process is quite simple. First, Dr. Hampton will spend time
answering any questions you may have. After confirming the health
of your teeth and gums, we’ll prepare you for the procedure
by protecting your gums and mouth with isolation materials and taking
a ‘before’ photograph. Next, Dr. Hampton will apply a
special gel to your teeth, which he’ll activate via a blue
plasma gas lamp treatment for about 20 minutes. Over the next hour,
he’ll repeat this process two more times, bringing your teeth
to their brightest white. When the third application is finished,
you’ll simply rinse, smile for your ‘after’ picture,
and leave with a brand new, beautiful white smile.
In most cases, the “Brite Smile” system leaves teeth
about eight shades lighter than their original color, as indicated
on Dr. Hampton's shade guide. And of course, your new, brighter
smile will be preserved the longest if you're willing to forgo such
habits as smoking, drinking coffee and drinking tea. After one to
five years, should you notice that the new color has become less
bright, you may choose to have a touch-up. Which is why we provide
you with a special ‘touch-up’ tray and instructions for
using it at home… a process that’s simple to conduct and
effective for long-term maintenance.
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