Whitening

There are many cosmetic dental techniques that can improve your smile.

Bleaching:
For whitening of dark, dull, or stained teeth, bleaching may be the simplest solution. There are several techniques to bleaching teeth. Our preference is performed with the use of a Lazer "Zoom" light. During this one hour visit, the patient's teeth are isolated and a series of gel applications are applied. Each application is preceded by accelerators which enhance the process. During this process patients are offered various amenities such as headphones with an iPod, or DVD movies. Comfort during the procedure is our primary objective.

Alternative Bleaching options:
Include the use of custom and semi custom bleaching trays. This is performed by taking an impression of your teeth and making a duplicate model of them. On this model, a soft, thin, clear tray is fabricated. This tray is filled with a bleaching gel and placed directly over the teeth in the mouth. This bleach filled tray can be worn for several hours during the day or worn at night while you sleep. Results can be seen daily. To attain maximum results, most patients must wear the bleaching tray for 1-2 weeks. However, the timing of these results can be influenced by the different strengths of the bleaching gels which are available.

Sensitivity Precaution:
It is not uncommon to have some sensitivity during and after the procedure. Most people find themselves comfortable during the procedure and slight sensitivity that normally lasts Less than 12 hours. Several factors help reduce sensitivity. We offer Our patients ibuprofen before the onset of the bleaching and we apply An anti-sensitivity agent after the process is complete. Patients that come To the office with sensitive teeth in general are recommended fluoridated Toothpaste for a week before the procedure.