There are several options to achieve a brighter smile through: dental bonding, porcelain veneers (advances in technology has  allowed for placement of dental veneers with out the need to reduce existing tooth structure), porcelain crowns, and bleaching. However, bleaching is the least aggressive, least expensive, and least time consuming.  Therefore, bleaching is the ideal option to obtain a whiter smile.

Bleaching can be done in two ways: at home or in a dental office (chair-side). At home procedure, typically consist of custom fitted whitening trays and a 10 % – 15% concentration oxidizing agent gel. The gel is placed on the trays, and the trays are worn usually at night. Change in color are usually seen with in 5 to 14 days.

In the in office procedure, whiting is achieved in one office visit.. It usually takes 20 – 40 minutes to apply a protective gel to your gums to protect the oral soft tissues and one hour with the whiting gel in contact with tooth structure, usually three 20 minutes intervals.

The ADA recommends to have your teeth checked by a dentist before undergoing any whitening method. The dentist should examine the patient thoroughly: take a health and dental history (including allergies and sensitivities), observe hard and soft tissues, placement and conditions of restorations, and sometimes radiographs to determine the nature and depth of possible irregularities.

Dr. Ricardo Castaneda, offers his patients the ability to schedule a dentist whitening appointment in the evenings or on the weekend in Miami. Just contact us through this site or our main site www.drrcdental.com.

Cold and flu season, family vacations, and doctor appointments can cause kids to miss out in class due to missing school. Stop fretting over missed school days with weekday appointments. Instead, schedule a weekend dentist appointment with Miami dentist, Dr. Ricardo Castaneda, D.M.D. He provides his patients with weekday, weekend, and emergency after hour dental appointments. He understands the importance of a child’s eduction. If a weekend dental appointment can help prevent a child from missing a school day, he is all for it. Visit www.drrcdental.com.

Dr. Castaneda: Weekend Cavity Warrior

Kids love their sweets, but too many sweet treats can lead to tooth decay. Dr. Castaneda explains that sugar in foods and beverages feed the naturally occurring bacteria that live in the mouth. This causes bacteria to rapidly multiply. The bacteria then secrete an acid that dissolves tooth enamel. People who drink 3 or more sugary beverages a day have 62% more tooth decay than those who don’t. Limiting sugary foods, performing daily oral hygiene (brushing and flossing), and visiting the dentist every six months can help decrease the likelihood of getting cavities. If a patient is diagnosed with caries (tooth decay, cavities) Dr. Castaneda can promptly treat the teeth and stop further damage. Visit www.drrcdental.com.

Scheduling Weekend Dentist Appointments

Scheduling a Miami dentist weekend appointment is as easy as visiting www.drrcdental.com or calling 1-(305)-598-6665. New patients will be required to complete new patient forms which can be completed here. Dr. Castaneda and his friendly staff welcome you, and look forward to serving you with the best dental experience possible .

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