A brighter smile exudes health and beauty. Lighter teeth can also reduce one’s self consciousness about their smile and help them make confident first impressions. Your Ankeny dentist Dr. Foust provides both in-office and at-home teeth whitening. Take her informative true/false quiz to learn more about her teeth whitening services.
True/False Quiz
- True or False. Professional teeth whitening treatments utilize prescription strength bleaching gels that are stronger and more effective than over-the-counter whitening products.
- True or False. Dr. Foust’s in-office teeth whitening takes only an hour.
- True or False. Dr. Foust’s take-home whitening kit produces full results in just 10 to 14 days.
Answer Key
- True, professional teeth whitening uses stronger agents than those found at your local pharmacy. Also, professional whitening is advantageous over off-the-shelf whitening products because Dr. Foust and her friendly staff are qualified and ready to solve any problems you may encounter. If you experience teeth sensitivity, for example, Dr. Foust will make adjustments to resolve that issue. With products purchased over-the-counter, you have to figure things out on your own.
- True. Dr. Foust will lighten your teeth in about one hour. She will begin by placing a barrier around your gums and other parts of your mouth to block the bleaching agent. She will then spread the bleaching gel on your teeth and point a curing light towards them to stimulate the gel.
- True. Dr. Foust also provides an at-home whitening system. She will fit you for custom trays that securely hug your teeth. She will then give you instructions on how and when to fill your trays with the bleach. You will wear the trays for a certain amount of time each day and enjoy a brighter smile in 10 to 14 days.
About your Ankeny Dentist
Dental Impressions provides expert family, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry in a calming environment. Dr. Amanda Foust is a mother herself, and she understands how to put children at ease when they come into her office. Her cosmetic services include porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, and cosmetic bonding. If you would like to schedule an appointment, call (515) 965-0230. Dr. Foust proudly treats families in Ankeny, Alleman, Elkhart, Bondurant, and all surrounding communities.
