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Whitening/Bleaching
Over time our teeth tend to become discolored or stained. Whether this is from smoking, coffee, or any other foods, a beautiful smile could be closer than you think. We offer a safe, inexpensive solution to an unsightly smile. Whitening your teeth is a very simple procedure that can be completed in relatively short period of time.
Indications for Bleaching
- Staining due to extrinsic factor (smoking, coffee etc)
- Staining due to medications (tetracycline)
- Normal wear of outer tooth layer
- Flurosis (too much fluroride during tooth development
Procedure
This procedure usually takes two short appointents. The bleaching will be done at home.
The first step in the whitening process is impressions. We will take full impressions of your upper and lower teeth. These impressions will be made into custom bleaching trays. The trays will fit onto your teeth perfectly so there is a small possibility of gum damage from the bleaching solution.
The second step is to place the bleaching solution in the trays and wear them for a few hours a day or overnight depending on the amount of staining present. Within 7-14 days, you will see a significant improvement in the color of your teeth. It is normal to experience some tooth sensitivity during the time you are using the whitening gel but it will subside after you have stopped bleaching. Your smile will look brighter and younger. We will take before and after photos so that you will be able to compare the amazing transformation.
Bleaching only works on natural teeth and may not be effective in all cases. It is important to take a look at any old fillings, crowns etc. We will inform you as to the potential whitening for your specific situation. Replacement of any restorations will be done after the bleaching.
Tooth whitening is not permanent. You may need a touch-up every several years and more often if you smoke, drink coffee, tea or wine.
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