Whitening
cosmetic dentistry
Whitening your teeth can be an excellent way to achieve a brighter smile, especially if you’re content with your teeth’s shape and prefer a more natural, less intense white color.
To gauge teeth whitening suitability, consider:
– Having healthy teeth without multiple or large fillings.
– Experiencing yellow-toned teeth or internal pigmentation, such as from childhood Tetracycline use.
– Being a non-smoker or having minimal smoking habits.
– Maintaining healthy gums.
“How is teeth whitening performed for optimal results?”
For effective whitening, we suggest either the Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed in-office procedures or take-home kits, both capable of showing noticeable improvements within a few days.
During in-office (chairside) whitening, we use potent ZOOM whitening gels combined with a specialized laser to hasten the bleaching process
Here’s what happens:
– We start with photographing your teeth to track progress and examine the cause of staining.
– Cleaning your teeth to remove accumulated bacteria and stains.
– Protecting the gums before applying the whitening gel to your teeth.
– Using a laser beam to activate the gel, a process lasting 30 to 90 minutes.
– Post-treatment instructions are provided.
For maintaining a brighter smile, periodic re-whitening can be done either in-office or at home.
Home Whitening:
A personalized mouth tray is crafted, where you’ll apply a whitening gel. You can wear this tray while asleep or for brief periods during the day. Results typically appear over a two-week period.
