Does the Oakland Dental Care System whiten all of the teeth?
On most patients we are able to whiten the upper 8-10 teeth and the lower 8-10 teeth. These are the teeth most of us show when we smile. Because our process uses light in conjunction with the whitening gel, we are generally unable to whiten teeth any further back in the mouth. Since for most of the back teeth are not easily seen or noticed, this is usually not a problem. Our process is mostly pain-free and has a good record by comparison to the laser process and tray systems. Most customers can expect to feel no discomfort with their teeth that is any different from a good cleaning. Some customers may feel a dull ache or a pinging sensation during or following the procedure. Taking some sort of analgesic like aspirin or Ibuprofen almost always resolves the issue and most discomfort goes away after 12-24 hours. Some patients can get longer-term sensitivity to hot or cold as a result of teeth whitening. It is best to avoid very hot or cold drinks for the first 24 hours after treatment.
