March 11, 2014  The Perfect Smile  The scent of fluoride, pastes
and compounds permeates the tiny room. But Adam Piatt's
attention is elsewhere as he reclines in an office at the
Aesthetic Dental Centre in Fort Myers. Piatt, a financial
manager from Fort Myers, listens as Dr. Robert Hendry explains
the procedure: four 20-minute sessions involving a painless but
effective combination of peroxide-based gel and a plasma-type
blue light positioned directly above the patient's teeth.  And
the results? "I would recommend it to anyone," says Piatt.
Piatt is hardly alone in his quest for a whiter smile. According
to the American Dental Association, dentists answer more
questions about whitening and bleaching than any other
procedure. With so many over-the-counter products and in-office
procedures available, there are plenty of options to choose
from. Dentists typically begin with a comprehensive examination
complete with photos and X-rays to determine if you're a good
candidate for whitening. If so, you'll likely be