Whitening
See Extreme Whitening for the ultimate results
"I love having white teeth instead of yellow teeth! Thank you for giving me such kind care and for the opportunity to have beautiful teeth at my son's wedding!
You all are the best & take such good care of our family ~
Whitening creates a more esthetic appearance by reversing the discoloration
of tooth enamel.
Determining whether a patient is a candidate for whitening is largely
based upon diagnosing the exact cause of the tooth discoloration. Careful
clinical examination and X-rays will help determine if whitening is indicated
for the strength and condition of the patient's teeth. Certain factors
can contribute to discoloration and include:
Tetracycline (antibiotic) staining, excessive fluoride, trauma (injury)
to the teeth, pulp degeneration, restorative materials (silver, gold),
genetic and acquired illnesses, aging, and consumption of staining substances
such as coffee, tea, or tobacco products.
Whitening is done simply in the comfort of your own home. Patients have
an initial appointment at the dental office to determine their gums are
healthy, then impressions are taken and custom trays are made to fit snugly
around their teeth. When the trays are picked up a couple of days later,
patients are trained on how to perform the procedure. Basically, each
night after thoroughly brushing their teeth, they put a small quantity
of a special whitening gel into their custom trays and place them over
their teeth. Then they go to sleep. In the morning they remove the trays,
clean them carefully, and brush their teeth normally. This is done over
a period of two to three weeks until the desired result is achieved.
We use Nite White whitning materials in our office, because they
are continually improving their products. Most recently, they have produced
new gel formulations. One allows daytime whitening at a quicker pace while
another is specifically designed for those with sensitive teeth.
Although
this is not a permanent treatment, annual touchups of only a few days
at a time can maintain the original whitened result.
