FAQ

Your dentist may suggest that you visit during this time frame in order to catch small problems early on, which would require dental exams every six months. This way you will be less likely to run into to major issues that can develop with long gaps between dental visits.

Your health is very important to your dentist and practicing hygiene routines is pivotal in preventing the spread of germs. One of the best ways your dentist will do this is to use barrier protection such as gloves and masks. In addition to this, they sterilize their equipment before and after using it within the dental office. This system is referred to as “standard precautions”, which means that all patients will be treated in the same way and you never know who is sick or not. It’s always better to be safe than sorry. If you would like to know how your own dentist office carries this out, you should ask to be shown.

It is important that your child’s first visit is a positive one before any dental problems develop and the best way to do this is early-on as you can make the first impression a positive experience.

Introduce your child to dental health and routines at an early age to help them understand the importance. You can start by cleaning your child’s mouth with a soft damp cloth before their teeth come in and to continue with a soft toothbrush once their teeth first start to come in.

Store-bought products don’t have the added safety that your dentist provides when monitoring results and precautions for side effects. Over the counter store bought kits also come with a one-size-fits-all tray that holds the whitening product in a precarious way that is likely to leak the whitening material into your mouth, or give you uneven results.

Choosing to have a bleaching kit from your dental office can offer more long term sustainable and noticeable results due to the added strength of whitening solution offered by your dental professional. They are also able to advise you of any precautions, pre and post operative instructions specific to you.

In addition to this, patients are fitted with custom made bleaching trays to hold the whitening product against the teeth which helps minimize leakage and possible burns to the gums and soft tissues.