Teeth Whitening
Look younger and more beautiful. Cosmetic dentistry is like a dental facelift.
We offer a wide variety of treatment options ranging from porcelain veneers to braces! for people seeking to enhance their smile. In many cases, a combination of these techniques is required to deliver the best results.
Whitening procedures can whiten your teeth by up to nine shades. Just a change of two or three shades can make a significant.
During your first consultation for tooth whitening, we will go over what you personally can expect for your specific smile. How white teeth will become from a given procedure will vary from person to person. The structure of your teeth and the type of procedure implemented will affect the outcome.
ZOOM! IN-SURGERY TEETH WHITENING
Using a special light with a whitening gel. It is often followed up with an at-home bleaching kit if needed. The translucent bleaching gel is applied to the teeth and a special activating light source is used. The length of time depends on the degree of discoloration, but one to two hours is common.
Advantage: One visit is usually all it takes.
AT HOME WHITENING SYSTEM
Plastic whitening trays will be made from models of your teeth. You will then place a special whitening gel in each tray and wear the trays in your mouth for several hours per day. (Many patients wear their trays after dinner and before bed.) A significant change in tooth color is usually seen in just four to six weeks.
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Advantages:
Modern tooth whitening systems are highly effective and have dramatic results. Many celebrities consistently whiten their teeth to improve their appearance.
Disadvantages:
Occasionally, patients may experience some gum or tooth sensitivity when using their trays. These symptoms subside when whitening is discontinued for several days.