Dentistry is the known evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the soft and hard tissues of the jaw (mandible), the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent.
An Interview with Dr. Wendy B. Crisafulli on Tooth Whitening
Dr. Wendy B. Crisafulli is a dentist and has answered some of the common questions Bizymoms visitors have about Tooth Whitening.
Q. What is tooth whitening?
A. Tooth whitening uses a compound to lift out the colors in the enamel of the teeth that a person has accumulated over time due to dark colored drinks like coffee, cola, tea or foods such as blueberries or chocolate.
Q. Who may benefit from teeth whitening?
A. Adults without front crowns are the best candidates for whitening.
Q. Who are not recommended to undergo teeth whitening?
A. Children under age 16 and adults that have front crowns or people that have very sensitive teeth.
Q. What does tooth whitening involve?
A. In-office whitening appointments require 1-1.5 hours; At home whitening is variable as it is up to the individual. Typically, it takes ½ hour per day for two weeks.
Q. How much does tooth whitening cost?
A. $175 for at home whitening and $200 for an in-office session.
Q. What are the side effects?
A. Some people report sensitive teeth which only lasts during the duration of the whitening. Once the teeth rehydrate, this sensitivity resolve, it is not a permanent condition. The other side effect is that the gums can be whitened which is also a temporary side effect.
Q. How to contact Dr. Crisafulli if we have further questions?
A.
Address:
18920 Bothell Way NE #300 , Bothell WA 98011
Phone: 425-483-5838
Fax: 425-398-5488
Email: drwendy.c@gentledds.com
Website:http://www.gentledds.com/
