Dentist - Orlando
847 West Sand Lake Road
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 855-6616
Your smile says it all! We feel that every patient in our practice deserves to have a smile that they can be proud of. That is why we are excited to offer our patients a unique program called "Whitening that lasts". With Whitening that lasts, everyone can afford a gorgeous smile.
Dr. Chavez and his team know how important it is for you to have a healthy bright smile. Usually, teeth that are healthy and in normal form are essentially white in appearance due to their natural structure and optical properties. There are many reasons teeth can appear dull or unhealthy. The first step to restoring beautiful teeth color is scheduling an initial smile evaluation to determine why your teeth are not the whitest. Due to staining from food and drinks, smoking, etc. your teeth may need a long- term care program to restore and maintain their brilliance.
To be eligible for the program you must meet the following criteria
- Be a new patient of record
- Have a complete dental examination by Dr. Chavez with recommended X-rays.
- Do not have active gum disease, caries, root sensitivity, oral cancer, etc.
- Agree to sign the whitening consent form
- Stay current in your 6-month dental cleanings.
With our Whitening that last Program you receive:
- One set of customized trays, (upper and lower), with a starter kit for a one time fee of $99. (Additional tubes are available for purchase)
- A touch-up kit of whitening gel at every 6 months recall exam at $19.
- 200 off in-house whitening procedure
We appreciate the opportunity to serve you and we look forward to seeing your bright smile for many years to come
Whitening procedures have effectively restored the smile of people with stained, dull, or discolored teeth.
The darker tissue of your teeth, the dentin, can become exposed as the outer layer of enamel is worn away by the effects of aging or things like caffeine and tobacco.
Food particles are naturally attracted to a tooth's enamel by a certain protein. Products like coffee and tea, berries and soy sauce are notorious for staining teeth. Over time, teeth actually become more absorbent and vulnerable to staining from food and other substances.
One type of stain-caused by traumatic injuries, medications and fluorosis-actually begins inside the tooth; brushing and flossing don't help. Another type of stain-one that can be more easily attached by brushing, flossing and rinsing-is caused by external factors such as foods.
More and more people today are choosing tooth-whitening procedures to reverse the effects of aging and abuse from food and tobacco stains.
Some commercially available "whitening toothpastes" can be somewhat effective at removing stains and making teeth a few shades brighter. However, many of these products have abrasive substances that can actually wear away your tooth's enamel.
Whitening agents actually change the color of your teeth, but only are effective on certain types of stains. For example, bleaching agents have a difficult time removing brownish or grayish stains. These products also are not as effective on pitted or badly discolored teeth, or on restorations such as crowns, bridges, bonding and tooth-colored fillings (porcelain veneers or dental bonding may be more appropriate in this case).
Professional whitening performed by our office is considered to be the most effective and safest method; done properly, tooth whitening can last as long as five years. Over-the-counter whitening systems are somewhat effective as long as they are monitored and directions followed closely.