{"id":712,"date":"2018-03-09T10:56:26","date_gmt":"2018-03-09T17:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=712"},"modified":"2018-03-09T10:56:26","modified_gmt":"2018-03-09T17:56:26","slug":"dentist-teeth-whitening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/dentist-teeth-whitening\/","title":{"rendered":"What Kind of Dentist Does Teeth Whitening?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I keep hearing you need a cosmetic dentist for that type of work. Does that include teeth whitening? I have a family dentist and he says he does whitening. Is it safe to use him?<\/p>\n

Bruce<\/p>\n

Dear Bruce,<\/p>\n

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Do You Need a Cosmetic Dentist for Teeth Whitening?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

First, I want to make sure you know there isn’t a recognized specialty in cosmetic dentistry by the American Dental Association. Dentists who call themselves cosmetic dentists, are really just general dentists who do cosmetic procedures in their practice in addition to their general dentistry. <\/p>\n

That being said, some dentists have invested much more time and energy in developing expertise in the field of cosmetics. So, for some procedures, like porcelain veneers<\/a>, you will want a dentist who’s invested in training and has experience placing them. Also look at their smile gallery to see if you like the type of results they get.<\/p>\n

Does Teeth Whitening Require a Cosmetic Dentist?<\/h2>\n

Teeth Whitening<\/a> is a completely different story. Any general dentist can do it. It doesn’t take artistry, but rather general dental skills. When it comes to whitening your teeth, the role of the dentist is to provide custom fit trays for you to use the whitening gel, as well as monitor the patient’s oral health during the process.<\/p>\n

There are always things which can go wrong, such as gum sensitivity, issues with decay, etc. That’s where his skills as a dentist, much more than a cosmetic dentist, are what you need. <\/p>\n

I hope this helps answer your question. Most patients love teeth whitening and the results they get from it. One word or warning. If you have dental work, such as fillings or porcelain crowns<\/a>, the whitening gel only works on natural tooth structure. That doesn’t mean you still can’t get your teeth whitened. It just means that (if they’re in a visible part of your smile) you’ll want to replace them after your whitening procedure so your smile will match.<\/p>\n

This blog is brought to you by Drs. Kevin and Hillary Peck. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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