WHAT IS TEETH WHITENING?
As a youngster, your teeth very likely started out sparkling white. Over the years, however, the
natural aging process and your lifestyle (smoking, or drinking coffee, tea, or wine) may have stained your teeth. There are
even some prescription drugs and medical conditions that could have caused tooth stains. But for most people, stains are the
result of aging as well as discoloration caused by pigmented substances entering the mouth. Coffee, tea and red wine stain
by seeping into the tiny natural holes in your teeth.
Teeth whitening is a safe procedure in which concentrated peroxide gel is placed in contact with the stained
teeth. Carbamide peroxide is the preferred choice for the bleaching agent and it comes in several different concentrations
(10%, 16%, 22%).
The
peroxide breaks up stains and allows more light to be reflected back, creating a white winning smile.
Our practice is trained in the use of an efficient whitening procedure
known as Zoom Bleaching. An application of a concentrated peroxide gel is spread onto your teeth and then
a special light (usually argon) is shined onto the paste to chemically react with the peroxide and more quickly complete the
bleaching process. This procedure is painless and effective for creating a brighter smile in minimum time.
If you practice good dental hygiene, the results from
teeth whiting can last a long time. But gradually, as you age and your teeth are exposed to staining agents, they may darken
or discolor. Regular brushing with an ADA-approved toothpaste and brush and periodic touch-up treatments can keep your smile
looking its best.
Contact us today
to discuss returning that sparkling, beautiful and natural whiteness to your smile.
