At-Home Whitening
Why do teeth become discolored?
Over time, your teeth darken as minerals penetrate their outer enamel layer. This darkening
can be caused by foods and beverages that stain, such as coffee, colas, tea, red wine or berries.
Tobacco products, like cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco, can cause teeth to take on a
yellowish brown hue. The natural aging process can also cause your teeth to darken.
We can prescribe a home whitening system that will safely lighten these stains, giving you a
whiter, brighter smile! A specially formulated whitening gel, designed to be highly effective
yet safe, gently forces oxygen through the enamel of your teeth. The process virtually erases
stains and brightens your teeth, without damaging your tooth enamel or your gums.
Designing your whitening system
First, we thoroughly examine your teeth and your mouth to make sure
at-home whitening is the appropriate option for you. We then take
impressions of your teeth, and use the impressions to make models of
your teeth. Using these models, we make a personalized whitening
tray that fits tightly over your teeth, allowing us to achieve optimum
results.
At home, you'll fill the tray with the whitening gel and place the tray
over your teeth, keeping it in place for several hours each day. You
can wear the whitening trays while you sleep, or if you prefer, you can
wear them as you go about your day. Typically, you'll begin to see
results in two to three weeks.
We'll monitor your progress on a regular basis, ensuring that your
gums aren't becoming irritated and your teeth are whitening as
desired. When the process is complete, your smile will be noticeably
whiter and brighter!
Maintaining your new white smile
Let us know if you experience some sensitivity during or following
the whitening process: this is normal, and should subside shortly. We
can suggest toothpaste that will alleviate this sensitivity.
Avoid foods and beverages that stain, like coffee, cola, tee, berries
and red wine, or brush and rinse with water after consuming them.
See us periodically for touch-ups to remove new stains.
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