Tooth whitening (or bleaching) is a simple, non-invasive dental treatment used to change the color of natural tooth enamel and is an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile.

Because having whiter teeth has now become the number one aesthetic concern of most patients, there are a number of ways to whiten teeth.  The most popular method is using a home tooth whitening system that will whiten teeth dramatically.  Since tooth whitening only works on natural tooth enamel, it is important to evaluate replacement of any old fillings, crowns, etc.  Replacement of any restorations will be done after whitening so they will match the newly whitened teeth.

Tooth whitening is not permanent.  A touch-up maybe needed every several years, and more often if you smoke, drink coffee, tea, dark sodas, dark beers, or red wine.

Reasons for tooth whitening:

• Fluorosis (excessive fluoridation during tooth development).
• Normal wear of outer tooth layer.
• Stained teeth due to medications (tetracycline, etc.).
• Yellow, brown stained teeth.

What does tooth whitening involve?

This offive uses several different types of whitening systems for a completely individual experience tailored to your whitening needs.

WHITENING - INCLUDING Our Spa Whitening-Kickstart

Our Spa Whitening-Kickstart is a luxuriously pampering tooth whitening experience. It's safe effective and fast, very fast. In just over an hour, your teeth will be noticeable whiter on our shade guide. The procedure consists of impressions to have custom trays fabricated white you are whitening and with a short preparation to isolate your lips and gums. You will be offered an aromatherapy candle in your treatment room. You will apply a soothing hand moisturizer and will be given warming mitts to relax in while you are whitening. You will be offered the choice of a current magazine or an herbal gel soothing eye mask.  The clinician then applies the whitening gel that is already activated. No light is necessary. You'll be amazed with the results.Trays with gel and home care instructions are supplied to continue the whitening process at home.

The tray method involves having impressions taken from which laboratory fabricated custom vinyl trays are made. A carbide peroxide gel is placed in these trays and the trays with gel are worn for about 30 minutes. The entire process takes 1-2 weeks of daily use.  The tray method is recommended for badly stained teeth, such as tetracycline staining, and it may take several months of use to see significant color improvement. For maintenance of whitened teeth the trays should be used every several months.

The end results whether using trays at home or our Spa Whitening-Kickstart is the same. The cost of the tray method is about half compared to our Spa Whitening-Kickstart. It is normal to experience tooth sensitivity during the time you are whitening your teeth, but it will subside shortly after you have stopped bleaching.

You will receive care instructions for your teeth and trays, and be encouraged to visit your dentist regularly to help maintain a beautiful, healthy, white smile.