Teeth Whitening

Whitening your teeth is safe and easy. Many patients want to have a brighter smile or to correct discoloration that happens over time. Discolorations can be caused by staining, aging, or chemical damage to teeth. Let the office know if you’d like to consider professional whitening, and we can set up an appointment. 

Dental bleaching can be used to correct tooth discoloration.  Using the latest in bleaching technology, we can offer a safe method for creating a beautiful “brilliant” smile. In cases of extreme tooth discoloration, crowns or veneers may be the only choice, but because of the low cost of bleaching treatments, bleaching is nearly always worth a solid try.

Over-the-counter bleaching agents are available for purchase at drug stores and pharmacies. However, since these products can cause harm to the gums and teeth, it’s better to use products that our practice recommends.

Tooth whitening has numerous benefits such as:

• Corrects brown, yellow, and spotted tooth staining
• Works on people of any age
• Is a near-permanent solution for a “dull” smile, restoring brightness and bringing a smile alive

How is teeth whitening done?

An impression is taken to make a specialized “mouthguard” or “stent” to hold the bleach against the teeth. In only a day or two your custom bleach splints will be ready for you to pick up. We provide you with a special bleaching agent that you put into the clear splints. The material is used each night for about 3-4 hours for a week or two, and at the end of this time, significant whitening will occur. In some cases, the change is nothing short of brilliant. For confidence in appearance, bleaching technology allows us to promise improvements in yellowing, aging, or stained teeth.