Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS

By Arthur Kezian

As time passes, your teeth tend to turn yellow due to the mineral structure of them. Along with yellowing, teeth also get stained because the enamel is porous in nature. Your teeth stain most if you are a heavy smoker, drink a lot of coffee, tea soda, and red wine, or even acidic dressings like soy sauce or vinegar. Although all these stain the teeth, there is no need to worry. Nowadays, teeth can be polished clean and can be whitened as well. Getting a treatment for teeth whitening is very simple especially at Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS. This dentist is a well known professional and is experienced in the field of dental care.

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Advantages of Teeth Whitening:

  • Dr Kezian prefers bleaching trays over laser treatments as a whitening option.
  • Bleach trays are beneficial as they save you time, money, and also keep you at the comfort of your own home.
  • Teeth whitening at home can be very simple even for those with a hectic lifestyle.
  • With bleach trays you can start whenever you would like and stop whenever you would like. This means you get to pick the shade you desire. If you are content with the shade, you can stop your whitening and touch-up every now and then.
  • You can see results in your teeth after the first whitening, but if you are just starting, it is recommended to whiten your teeth for 5 consecutive days. In just 5 days your teeth can be a whole shade lighter and whiter!

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Disadvantages of Teeth Whitening:

  • Along with many products on the market, whitening gels do have some disadvantages.
  • Teeth and gums could become sensitive while you are doing dental bleaching. This means drinking cold water, eating acidic things or foods containing      citrus might cause you sensitivity.
  • Although sensitivity is not something to look forward to, there are always ways to prevent that.

What to do when You Feel Sensitivity:

  • When whitening gels cause sensitivity, you can use Sensodyne toothpaste; this is the #1 recommended toothpaste for sensitivity. Sensodyne works to relieve pain that is caused by sensitive teeth.
  • Staying away from citrus and acidic foods while whitening is also very helpful.
  • One way to prevent sensitivity is by giving your teeth and gums a break. If you feel sensitivity, you can bleach every other day or every two days instead of every day.
  • Sensitivity can also be prevented based on the amount of gel you use. Many people think the more gel they use, the quicker their teeth will whiten. But, putting too much gel in your trays can cause sensitivity as well as minor burns in your gums. Always start with a small amount of gel as a precautious step and only add more to it when you realize your teeth don’t feel sensitive.

Teeth whitening can be simple and beneficial as long as you follow the guidelines given to you by your dentist. Dr. Kezian, can help you with any of your whitening concerns. He and his staff are ready to give you proper instructions on whitening. If you are ready to make a change and feel like whitening your teeth can be the change you need, then contact Dr. Kezian. You will be glad you did!

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777