Teeth Whitening
Having a beautiful smile may be even easier than you think. Many people achieve the
look they’ve been dreaming of with our simple “bleaching” procedure.
It’s safe, quick, and inexpensive. Just let us know at any appointment if you would like
to whiten your teeth. You can lighten only your upper teeth or both the upper and lower,
depending on how much you show when you talk and smile.
In only a day or two, your custom bleach splints will be ready for you to pick up. We
provide you with a special bleaching agent that you put into the clear splints. With only a
few hours of wear per day, our special bleaching agent bubbles stains right out of your
enamel in a very short time without altering tooth structure or existing dental work in any
way. When your teeth reach the desired brightness, only occasional treatment is
needed to maintain your new smile.
Dental bleaching can be used to correct tooth discoloration. Discolorations can be
caused by staining, aging, or chemical damage to teeth. Using the latest in bleaching
technology, we can offer a safe method for creating a beautiful “brilliant” smile. In cases
of extreme tooth discoloration, crowns or veneers may be the only choice, but because
of the low cost of bleaching treatments, bleaching is nearly always worth a solid try.
- Corrects brown, yellow and spotted tooth staining
- Works on people of any age (without enamel defect)
- Is a near-permanent solution for a “dull” smile, restoring brightness and brings a
smile alive
Because only the enamel portion of your teeth can be bleached, the result of the
bleaching will vary from person to person. A patient with large teeth, thick and unworn
enamel will have a better bleaching result than a patient with small teeth, thin and worn
enamel.
Bleaching can sometimes cause transient tooth sensitivity that can be treated with many
dental medicaments; however, we discourage patients with extreme sensitive teeth to
bleach their teeth.
An impression is taken to make a specialized custom tray to hold the bleach against the
teeth. The material is used each night for about 3-4 hours for a week or two, and at the
end of this time, significant whitening will occur. In some cases, the change is nothing
short of brilliant. For very severely stained teeth, crowns or porcelain veneers may be
more appropriate.
Over-the-counter bleaching agents are available for purchase at drug stores and
pharmacies. Some of the products are FDA approved and therefore safe to use.
However, some of the TV infomercial products can cause harm to the gums and teeth,
it’s better to use products that our practice recommends.