Teeth Whitening
Has coffee, tea, red wine or cola taken its toll on your teeth? Maybe the natural aging process or long-term use of some medications is the culprit. The good news is that you can regain that bright smile once again.
There is a wide range of dental products available to today’s consumer to combat discolorations of teeth. They range from whitening toothpastes and adhesive bleaching strips to custom-made bleaching trays and in-office “light-enhanced” bleaching. With all the choices, it certainly can be confusing.
Whitening toothpastes can cause teeth to lighten to some degree. One must be careful with the abrasive nature of some whitening toothpastes. If enough of the tooth’s outer layer is made thin through long-term use of these toothpastes, then the yellow dentin begins to show through.
Most requested, due to its superior and quick result, is our in-office, one and half hour bleaching session with ZOOM2®. A special light activates the tooth-whitening gel to accelerate the process offering an immediate result. Followed by at-home trays used for 3 days after treatment ensures the best outcome.
Another popular method that consistently provides predictable satisfactory results is the at-home method with custom-made whitening trays. First, models of your teeth are made in order to fabricate thin, clear, flexible trays. Easy to wear one to two hours a day while the whitening gel is held closely around every curve and corner of your teeth, most patients arrive at satisfactory results within two weeks. The same trays can be used for a brief touch-up, when needed
