Cosmetic Dentistry

Teeth Whitening

The many causes for discolored teeth include, but are not limited to, the foods we eat and drink, the medications we take, every type of tobacco product we use, and aging. All of these things cause our teeth to become discolored with the most significant food sources being dark fruit juices, wines, coffee, tea and soda. Medications can include tetracycline antibiotics and others, while tobacco products of all kinds whether smoked or chewed cause the most discoloration. Your dentist can determine the source of your discoloration and prescribe the best teeth whitening system for you. In most cases the results are striking, achieved quickly and are cost effective, so don't delay call today for an appointment and start seeing the results you want tomorrow.

Over the counter teeth whitening products don't have an active teeth whitening agent that is as effective or as concentrated as the active teeth whitening agent that you can only get through your doctor. Other short comings of over the counter teeth whitening products is that many of them are brush on which causes them to have a very short contact time with your teeth, which is the critical aspect in teeth whitening efficacy, since saliva as well as lip and tongue movements wipe the product off your teeth. This also leads to ingestion of the teeth whitening product. Strips are designed to cover only the front six teeth. All these factors mean that the over the counter teeth whitening products are much less effective in whitening teeth and consequently take far longer to achieve any results and are therefore not capable of achieving the results you're looking for. There teeth whitening results also tend to be incomplete because they fail to address your teeth that are further back in your mouth but which are still very visible when you smile.

In-office teeth whitening procedures also have drawbacks even though they are done in a dental office. Most employ a laser or other light source, but be aware that no laser or other light source can change the color of your teeth. Their function is to activate the teeth whitening gel causing free radicals, the molecules that actually whiten teeth, to form at a faster rate than they normally would thus speeding up the teeth whitening process. The down side to these teeth whitening procedures is that they only allow for the front six to eight teeth to be isolated and whitened, while twelve teeth are typically visible when you smile. In addition, if you would like further teeth whitening it cannot be done at a discount, because you have to take up the same amount of office time and use the same amount of whitening gel every time you have the teeth whitening procedure done. And lastly, you have to keep your mouth open and have your cheeks and lips retracted for an hour and a half at a time.

Home teeth whitening kits allow for all your teeth to be whitened since the trays are custom made to fit your teeth and mouth exactly. They allow discounted second and third teeth whitening procedures since the trays, molds, and models are already made so no additional office time is required. They have the most effective and concentrated active teeth whitening ingredient available that stays in intimate contact with your teeth for as long as the trays stay in your mouth. The tray system gives the most flexibility in when and where the patient can use it and how many times the patient can use it until the desired results are achieved. This makes home teeth whitening the treatment of choice for so many patients, so call today and set up your appointment so you can start seeing the results you want immediately.

There are many causes for discolored teeth.

Coffee, cola, smoking, aging, and some medications can cause your teeth to become stained. Your dentist can determine the source of your discoloration and recommend the best whitening system for you. In most cases the results are striking.

Don't be misled by unproven and ineffective over-the-counter whitening solutions.

Our office dispenses a simple, safe and effective tooth whitening system that is closely monitored by our clinical staff for maximum results in the least amount of time.

What is the teeth whitening process?

• Impressions of your upper and lower teeth are made. From these impressions, the doctor or dental laboratory makes custom fitting tooth whitening appliances.
• You are fitted with the appliances, which are clear and very hard to detect at a distance. You will be given a professional whitening system and personalized instructions on how to use it.
• To keep your teeth free from tartar and plaque, you and our dental professionals will plan the proper homecare regimen that will keep your smile looking great for a lifetime.