Tooth Whitening
Whitening is a cosmetic procedure that meets the needs of many patients. If you don’t like the color of your teeth, you can do something about it. Whitening is more popular than ever. Patients who always wanted whiter teeth can now have what they want.
Tooth Whitening
Whitening is a cosmetic procedure that meets the needs of many patients. If you don’t like the color of your teeth, you can do something about it. Whitening is more popular than ever. Patients who always wanted whiter teeth can now have what they want.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Scans of your teeth are taken with the digital scanner (no rubbery goop). 3D printed models are created in the office and then custom whitening trays are fabricated. At the second visit professionally constructed trays are delivered. The Whitening Gel is dispensed and instructions are given. You wear the trays to bed for 7-10 nights or 2 hours while awake resting (not talking). Most patients see results on the first day! Pre-treatment color is recorded with the patient for later comparison.
Some patients feel a need to do a one or two-night touch-up after a year or more. Re-treatment is simple and the replacement gel is available through the office. If you smoke or drink coffee or colored fruit juices, you may need re-treatment sooner than patients who don't.
NO. If you have fillings in the front you may need to have them replaced later for better color match after whitening. Alternate treatments will be reviewed. This is very patient-specific.
YES. The professionally constructed trays allow very close adaptation to the teeth. The tray is constructed to keep the gel next to the teeth. This keeps the Gel in contact with the tooth for more time, resulting in better, faster treatment. The Gel is a very thick product that does not escape from the tray as easily as some bargain brands. This is how we can get great results in less time.