Enhance Your Smile with Professional Tooth Whitening
You can enhance the beauty of your smile with tooth whitening (or bleaching), a simple, non-invasive dental treatment that changes the color of natural tooth enamel.
Because having whiter teeth has now become the number one aesthetic concern for most patients, there are a number of ways to whiten teeth. The most popular method is to use a home tooth-whitening system, which will dramatically whiten teeth. Since tooth whitening only works on natural tooth enamel, it is important to evaluate the replacement of any old fillings, crowns, etc. We will replace any restorations after bleaching to ensure they match the newly bleached teeth.
Tooth whitening is not permanent. You may need a touch-up every several years, and more frequently if you smoke, drink coffee, tea, or wine.
What does tooth whitening involve?
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 either twice a day for 30 minutes or overnight 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.
Reasons for Tooth Whitening:
- Fluorosis (excessive fluoridation during tooth development).
- Normal wear of the outer tooth layer.
- Stained teeth due to medications (tetracycline, etc.).
- Yellow, brown stained teeth.
For more information on enhancing your smile, visit our Dental services or visit our Dental Center to learn more.
You will receive care instructions for your teeth and trays, and be encouraged to visit your dentist regularly to help maintain a beautiful, healthy, white smile.
