Whitening Your Teeth at Home
Home whitening is a bleaching process that lightens discoloration and stains. Your teeth darken over time, as minerals penetrate the enamel. This darkening can be caused by aging, staining substances such as coffee, colas, or tobacco, tetracycline, ex
cess fluoride intake while the teeth were forming, or tooth nerve degeneration.
Whitening agents work by using a specially-formulated gel to gently force oxygen through the enamel of your teeth, virtually erasing stains and brightening your teeth without damaging their structure.
After an examination to make sure you don't have gum disease, cavities, or other oral problems, we first take impressions of your teeth! From these impressions, we make precise models of your teeth. Using these models, we make a personalized tray that
fits tightly over your teeth and allows us to achieve optimum results. At home, the tray is filled with a gentle whitening solution. You'll place the tray in your mouth, over your teeth, and keep it in place for several hours each day (while you're asleep
or during the day).
Our staff will also closely monitor the progress you are making with your at-home whitening kit, to make sure the surrounding gum tissue isn't becoming irritated. When the process is complete, your smile will be noticeably whiter and brighter!
