Many people are satisfied with the sparkle they get from brushing twice daily , flossing, and  regular cleanings at the dentist’s office. If you decide , however, that you would like to go beyond this to make your smile look brighter, then you should investigate all of your options: In-office bleaching and At-home bleaching

Tooth Whitening (bleaching) gel will only whiten natural teeth. It will NOT bleach (whiten) or harm bonding, caps, crowns, bridges, fillings or any other artificial dental work; please know that you may have to have some dentistry redone in order to match your new white teeth. Tetracycline (an antibiotic) stained teeth or grayish teeth are more difficult to bleach and have a varied prognosis. Exposed root portions of teeth (caused by gum recession) will also not bleach. If you have amalgam (silver) fillings near or behind the front teeth, then be aware that long term bleaching can cause the surrounding tooth to have a greenish tinge. Bleaching teeth that have a lot of translucency can cause them to become even more translucent and may give the tooth a darker appearance. It is important to consult a dentist if you have any of the above. There are two main types of  whitening: Professionally made trays and an in office procedure. With professionally made trays, a dental assistant takes a mold of your teeth and fabricates a custom made tray, allowing the patient to then apply bleach into the trays and wearing them for at least 30 minutes a day.  For the in office procedure, the bleach is applied to the teeth and an ultraviolet light is utilized (this procedure takes about two hours).   Make your smile brighter – give us a call!

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