Whitening

Whitening is a very safe and effective method to lighten discolored or stained teeth without altering the shape of the teeth in any way. This may be done in the office or by means of take-home whitening kits.

Many people put off whitening their teeth because of the inconvenience of wearing bleaching strips or the discomfort of sleeping with a plastic tray in their mouth.

Truth is, there’s no excuse for yellowed or stained teeth these days, when we can give you a dramatically whiter smile in about two hours, with the Zoom!® in-office whitening system.

Safe, effective, and amazingly fast, Zoom! is the perfect choice for people who like to see immediate results.

Why Tooth whitening?

Studies show that you have less then 10 seconds to make a good first impression. Healthy, white teeth can really help you make that initial positive impression both in your personal and professional lives. As people age, their teeth age too, and years of coffee, tea, red wine, certain fruits and smoking can build up on your teeth to darken the color.

To restore your yellow teeth to their former luster, visit your dentist to make sure you are a candidate for the process of whitening your teeth. Next discuss your expectations with your dentist, as patients may not realize there are different levels of success with it, depending on the color of your teeth to begin with.

It is important to remember that whitening toothpastes sold in local drugstore use abrasive ingredients that are  not bleaching products and they work on the surface stains only.

Although bleaching kits sold in stores stay longer on your teeth then toothpaste and are comprised of stronger bleaching chemicals, these kits include a one size fits all tray to hold the bleach. These should be used with caution as the tray may not fit your mouth precisely increasing the possibility of gum irritation. There is an increased risk of chemicals leaking from the tray to your mouth as well.
A more effective option is either the Zoom in office option discussed previously or the dentist supervised, at home whitening which involves a bleaching tray that is custom made for you and that fits over your teeth and can be worn at home to whiten your teeth in as little as 2 weeks. By supervising the whitening process and ensuring that it is proceeding safely while monitoring any sensitivity to your teeth and gums, you will arrive at the bright, white smile you were looking for.