Tooth Whitening

Tooth whitening (or bleaching) is a simple, non-invasive dental treatment used to change the color of natural tooth enamel and is an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile.

Because having whiter teeth has now become the number one aesthetic concern of most patients, there are a number of ways to whiten teeth.  Our office offers the two most popular teeth whitening systems that will whiten teeth dramatically.  The two whitening systems that we offer our patients are:

1. 1)Take Home Try Method.
   

2. 2)In Office Zoom Method. To read more about the In-Office Zoom method, click here.
   

Since tooth whitening only works on natural tooth enamel, it is important to evaluate replacement of any old fillings, crowns, etc.  Replacement of any restorations will be done after bleaching so they will match the newly bleached teeth.

Tooth whitening is not permanent.  A touch-up maybe needed every several years, and more often if you smoke, drink coffee, tea, or wine.

Reasons for tooth whitening:

•Fluorosis (excessive fluoridation during tooth development).

•Normal wear of outer tooth layer.

•Stained teeth due to medications (tetracycline, etc.).

•Yellow, brown stained teeth.

What does tooth whitening involve?

1) The Take Home Method:

This type of tooth whitening usually requires two visits.  At the first appointment, impressions (molds) will be made of your teeth to fabricate custom, clear plastic, trays.

At your second appointment, you will try on the trays for proper fit, and adjustments will be made if necessary. The trays are worn with special whitening solution two hours a day for a couple of weeks depending on the degree of staining and desired level of whitening.  It is normal to experience tooth sensitivity during the time you are whitening your teeth, but it will subside shortly after you have stopped bleaching.

You will receive care instructions for your teeth and trays, Also we take a before and after shade to see how much your teeth have whiten.

2) The “In Office: Zoom Method:

Our office offers the “New” Zoom advance Power Whitening System, which is the latest advanced light used for the “in office” whitening procedures. This new system makes it possible to get even better results compared to the previous Zoom Whitening 2 System. A special whitening gel is placed on your teeth and the Zoom light activates the gel. In just one visit to our office it is possible to whiten you teeth many shades. To read more about how to get your teeth “Zoom”, click here.

If you have any questions regarding teeth whitening, please give us a call. We love to help you smile.