Over time, your daily habits can lead to staining of your teeth, dimming their natural shine. While over-the-counter whitening treatments offer some improvement, professional whitening at our clinic delivers significant, safe results in just one or two sessions. Our expert techniques effectively eliminate both surface and deep-set stains, brightening your smile with professional-grade care.
Hydrogen peroxide has the ability to penetrate the tooth enamel, which is somewhat porous. Once it penetrates the enamel, the peroxide breaks down the stain. Peroxide can also break down stains in the dentin layer of the teeth, but it takes longer.
Teeth whitening significantly enhances your smile’s aesthetic, boosting self-confidence and removing stains from foods, drinks, and smoking. It’s a safe and effective method to restore your teeth’s natural color, leading to a more youthful appearance. Moreover, achieving a brighter smile can encourage better oral hygiene habits to maintain the results.
That depends on your preferences. Some people like to come in and have either our Boost or GLO in-office treatments. They’re in and out in an hour, leaving with teeth that are up to five shades whiter than when they came in. Other people prefer to use our at-home whitening program. We make custom trays for your teeth, and then you put the gel in the trays and wear them while watching TV or reading for 30 minutes each day, usually for two weeks.
Generally, teeth whitening will work on teeth that are discolored or stained due to these factors:
The teeth can also become discolored by trauma, gum disease or tooth infection, medications such as tetracycline, and fluorosis (excessive use of fluoride). When this is the cause of your tooth discoloration, topical whitening solutions don’t work.