Teeth Whitening

There are many products and techniques available for patients who want to achieve a whiter smile, and with so many options available, it can be difficult to choose the method that is right for you. The best way to begin any teeth whitening regimen is to schedule an appointment, and talk to your doctor about the differences between in-office professional whitening and at-home whitening.

In-office teeth whitening (ZOOM !)

Imagine feeling better about yourself and improving the way others see you.  We can make it happen with our ZOOM whitening system!  Give us 90 minutes and you could walk out of our dental office with teeth up to 8 shades whiter!

During an office visit, your dental professional will protect your Lips & Gums and apply the Whitening gel; then shine a light source directly onto the teeth. The entire office visit generally takes about 90 minutes with immediate results!   A You-Tube video of the ZOOM Whitening procedure is at this link: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwqnwFZoPZU&feature=related

Take-Home-Whtening

Take home Whitening is a type of professional whitening that uses custom-made trays and whitening gel only available through your dentist. The whitening gel is placed in custom-fitted trays that fit perfectly over your teeth. As the peroxide in the gel breaks down, hydroxyradicals help whiten stained teeth. Unlike strips, this process whitens all your natural teeth and may contain ingredients intended to provide maximum comfort. At-home professional tray whitening generally takes 10-14 days, although you may notice results in as little as three to five days.

Teeth whitening toothpaste

The least expensive options are whitening toothpastes.  Designed to have “whitening” capabilities, toothpastes work to remove surface stains using mild abrasives. However, unlike bleaching materials used in professional whitening procedures, these products do not lighten the actual color shade of the tooth. Whitening toothpastes affect surface stains and will mildly lighten your teeth.

If you would like to learn more about teeth whitening, please contact our practice to schedule an appointment, or visit www.teethwhitening.com for additional information about teeth whitening.