Teeth Whitening

Having a beautiful smile may be even easier than you think. Many people achieve the look they’ve been dreaming of with our simple whitening procedure. 

What are the details of teeth whitening?

It’s safe and effective! Just let us know at any appointment if you would like to whiten your teeth. You can lighten only your upper teeth or both the upper and lower, depending on how much you show when you talk and smile.

In only a day or two your custom whitening trays will be ready for you to pick up. We provide you with a special whitening solution that you put into the clear trays. With only a few hours of wear per day, our special whitening solution removes stains from your enamel in a very short time without altering tooth structure or existing dental work in any way. When your teeth reach the desired brightness, only occasional treatment is needed to maintain your new smile. We’ll want to take “after” photos at your next appointment.

Dental whitening can be used to correct tooth discoloration. Discolorations can be caused by staining, aging, or chemical damage to teeth. Using the latest in whitening technology, we can offer a safe and effective method for creating a beautiful “brilliant” smile. In cases of extreme tooth discoloration, dental crowns or veneers may be the only choice, but because of the low cost of teeth whitening treatments, whitening is nearly always worth a try.

How is teeth whitening done?

We currently use the KoR system backed by 3 decades of research. An impression is taken to make a specialized tray to hold the solution against the teeth. The material is used each night for about 2 weeks and at the end of this time, significant whitening will occur. At the end of the 2 weeks an additional appointment with the Doctor will be needed to “boost” the end results. In some cases, the change is nothing short of brilliant. For confidence in appearance, whitening technology allows us to promise improvements in yellowing, aging or stained teeth. For very severely stained teeth, crowns or veneers may be more appropriate. Whitening will not change the color of existing restorations and replacement of front composite fillings may be needed to achieve an ideal aesthetic.