If you have concerns about the color of your teeth or if your teeth are not as white as they once were then teeth whitening may be right for you. Bleaching is completely safe and has become extremely popular. Recently, great advances have been made in whitening techniques which can help give your smile a more attractive look. Here is how it works:
 

Before Whitening   After Whitening   (Click on images to enlarge)

• What is Teeth Whitening?  Whitening is a safe, exciting and an effective process in which a peroxide solution is applied to the surface of your teeth to whiten them. Teeth that are stained or discolored by age, smoking, red wine, coffee and/or tea can be treated successfully with bleaching. Note: teeth whitening will not lighten existing fillings or crowns. Teeth that have been stained by antibiotics (Tetracycline) will not whiten and may require veneers to achieve pleasing results. Older fillings or discolored crowns may be replaced with newer, more attractive restorations after bleaching. Also, chipped teeth may be restored after whitening for nice results.
• How is it done? We offer three of the best professional systems used to whiten teeth:
  1) Zoom! is the most effective way possible to successfully whiten teeth. Zoom! is an in-office whitening system that takes place in one appointment. This is the method that you may have seen on ABC’s Extreme Makeovers and has become extremely popular due to its speed and great results. Zoom! is safe, effective and very fast. At your whitening appointment we place a concentrated bleaching gel onto your teeth and then apply an ultraviolet light to activate the gel. The gel is then removed and you have significantly whiter smile in a single appointment. Again, Zoom! generally has the best results of any whitening system available today.
  
  2) Bleaching Trays involves the fabrication of custom trays that fit over your teeth. In the comfort of your own home you apply a small amount of bleaching gel into your custom trays. The trays are then worn for 45 minutes daily for approximately 2 weeks. The advantage of the bleaching trays is that you can control the results, you always have the trays to “touch-up” as needed and they are slightly more cost effective than Zoom!
  
  3) Treswhite Strips are an excellent alternative to whitening for someone who may be on a budget. Treswhite strips are prescription strength whitening strips that are available through your dentist only. Treswhite strips work well and are much more effective that “over the counter products” such as Crest White Strips or similar products. Treswhite Strips can also be used for “touch-up” treatments for someone who has completed Zoom!
  
  Results you can expect: All methods work great. Typically you may see a dramatic improvement of six or more shades lighter depending on the beginning shade of your teeth. Yellowish teeth respond the best to bleaching. Brownish teeth are slightly less responsive and grayish teeth are the most difficult to lighten. About 30% of patients have some sensitivity during the bleaching process; however, this is temporary and ends once the procedure is over.
  
  How long does it last? Teeth that have been whitened can stay lighter for years. If you ever notice that your teeth begin to “tone down” or darken then you can simply “touch-up” as needed. Either bleaching trays or Treswhite strips can be used to “touch-up” as needed. If you smoke, drink a lot of coffee, red wine and/or tea, you may need touch-up treatments more frequently.
  
  Any further questions that you may have regarding our whitening systems and fees may be answered at: (253) 835-2296.