Take-Home Teeth Whitening

For those patients that are not good candidates for the in-office tooth whitening teeth A special tray is made and filled with the teeth whitening gel to be worn overnight for a period of days.

For dramatically whiter, brighter teeth, visit our dental center for a teeth whitening procedure.

What is Take – Home Teeth Whitening? It’s a bleaching process that lightens discolorations of enamel and dentine. The system uses a mild solution retained in a custom fitted tray that is worn over your teeth. Why should I want whiter teeth? If you are here you probably already want whiter teeth. Just in case you need a few more reasons to get started here they are   Confidence of a great smile Maybe it's not fair, but people judge you by your smile and first impressions make a difference. If you are a normal well-adjusted person you probably smile a lot every day. Knowing you have white teeth will show through in your smile and make you appear confident and self-assured.   Hygiene As mentioned above, people do judge you by your looks. It is human nature to notice things such as stained yellow teeth and bad hygiene. Even if you are very consistent about brushing your teeth often, they may not look as good as they can after a teeth whitening.   Whiter teeth make you look younger Are you ready for some bad news? Teeth darken naturally with age. At about thirty, tooth color begins to dim. The dentin, just beneath the enamel, naturally tends to yellow. The good news is that a great smile is possible for everyone. Considering some of the scary things people do to stay young, teeth whitening seems like a great start. Oh, one more thing! A whiter smile tends to minimize the appearance of facial wrinkles, giving you a more youthful and energetic appearance. Is it safe? Yes! Research as well as clinical studies indicates that whitening teeth with hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide under the supervision of a dentist is safe both for teeth and gums. In fact, many dentists consider this whitening process the safest cosmetic dental procedure available today. What is the Process? The whitening gel is placed in a thin bleaching tray that fits over your teeth. As the active ingredient in the gel, carbamide peroxide, is broken down, oxygen enters the enamel and dentine and bleaches the colored substances. The structure of the tooth is not changed, only the tooth color is made lighter. How long does it take? You will see results after the first application and maximum after10 or 14 nights for Take-Home Teeth Whitening. And only 1 hour for Laser Teeth Whitening in our dental center. What Causes Tooth Discoloration? There are many causes. The most common is coffee, tea, colas, tobacco, aging, , traumas, nerve degeneration, old restorations, sometimes consumption of tetracycline or excessive fluoride may cause it. Are there any side effects? Only to the extent that some people may experience temporary increased tooth sensitivity to cold during the treatment. These symptoms disappear within a day or two after the interruption or completion of the treatment. How long will the results last? The teeth will always be whiter than they once were. However some patients may need tooth-whitening touch up for a day or two once a year, in order to maintain the whitest tooth shade possible.