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Everyone wants a whiter and brighter smile! Through bleaching you can take away the years of coffee, tea, smoking and age. Good bleaching candidates have more yellow, brown or orange stained teeth and will respond better to whitening than gray stained teeth that are darkened by fluorosis, smoking, or tetracycline. The dentist will determine whether you are a good candidate and what system would be best for you. There are two bleaching options:
Zoom!® In-Office Bleaching System
Zoom! is a professional teeth whitening treatment that gets your teeth an
average of eight shades whiter — in just one hour. The treatment is safe,
simple, and relaxing! Plus, Zoom! is championed by dentists and patients as
a pain-free
process.
- To prepare for Zoom! whitening, your dentist will examine your teeth
and gums
to make sure they are healthy.
- Your lips and gums will be covered with an isolation material to protect
them
during the treatment.
- Then, we apply the Zoom! whitening gel, which is activated by the Zoom!
light source. The gel and light work together to gently break up the stains on
your
teeth.
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After three 15-minute applications within one hour, you rinse and the treatment
is complete — leaving you with a brighter, whiter smile.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment for Zoom! whitening!
Learn more about Zoom on their web site at http://www.zoomnow.com/.
Bleach Trays (Take Home)
Bleach trays are custom fit trays for your teeth that are fabricated from impressions taken at a short dental visit. They are lightweight and comfortable and can be worn at your convenience. You will be given bleach and instructions on how to properly use them. With home-bleaching you are able to monitor your color and use when it's convenient for your schedule.
What are realistic expectations?
There is no given shade that whitening will guarantee! Every smile is different and the success rate depends on the type of stain. Yellow, orange and brown stained teeth will usually whiten up more than gray stained teeth.
Can I whiten my crowns, veneers or composite fillings?
No. Unfortunately bleaching cannot lighten any artificial materials such as resins, silicants or porcelains.
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