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Whitening/Bleaching
Over time our
teeth tend to become discolored or stained. Whitening your teeth is a very simple procedure that can be completed in
relatively short period of time. Whether this is from smoking,
coffee, or any other foods, a beautiful smile could be closer than you
think.
We offer 2 safe solutions to a brighter smile, the one-visit ZOOM! in-office and the take-home tray whitening system. Both whitenings can be used separately or in combination.
Procedures
Take-Home Tray System - The first step in the whitening process is
impressions (mold taking). We will take full impressions of your upper and lower
teeth. These impressions will be made into custom bleaching trays.
The trays will fit onto your teeth snugly so there the bleaching solution will have maximum effect as you were the trays for 2 weeks or so.
The second step is to
place the bleaching solution in the trays and wear them for a few hours a
day. Within 7-10 days, you will see a significant improvement in the color
of your teeth. Your smile will look brighter and younger. We will
take before and after photos so that you will be able to compare the amazing
transformation.
Bleaching only works on natural teeth and may not be
effective in all cases. We will inform you as to the potential whitening
for your specific situation.
ZOOM! In-Office System - Our office utilizes the Zoom!
chairside whitening procedure as seen on the television show Extreme
Makeover. The procedure for Zoom!
whitening is quick and done in our office, lasting 1 hour or so.
The first step is to isolate the teeth and protect the gums and
lips. When this has been
accomplished, the whitening gel is placed on the teeth. The gel is activated by a specially
designed light that is directed at the teeth. The results are usually
between 6 and 10 shades whiter!
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