Dental Whitennning
Brighten your smile with a simple treatment. Teeth whitening can transform the appearance
of your smile. Most professional whitening procedures can change the brightness of your
teeth by up to 10 shades in one office visit. It will eliminate tooth stains and discoloration.
The foods and beverages you consume can cause your teeth to yellow. Certain medications
can also affect the brightness of your teeth. Teeth whitening removes the discoloration from
your teeth. You can also use a take-home whitening kit to keep your teeth looking their best
after they’ve been whitened. The active ingredient in teeth whitening is typically hydrogen
peroxide. The safe chemical penetrates the pores of your tooth enamel to bleach the dentin
portion (beneath the enamel) of your tooth. Curing lights are used during your in-office
procedure. This helps speed up the bleaching process and produces a visibly whiter smile
following your appointment of approximately 45 minutes. Can you use teeth whitening?
Whitening treatment is effective, but not everyone can benefit from it. First, consult with
our dental office before using an over-the-counter or at-home kit or scheduling an in-office
procedure. Certain oral health conditions might prevent your teeth whitening treatment.
Infections of the gums and teeth, as well as types of dental work like dental crowns and
bridges, can cause these problems. Zoom teeth whitening. We also offer our patients Zoom
teeth whitening, which is an in-office treatment that can be completed in just about an hour.