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 bleaching procedure.

What are the details of teeth whitening?

It’s safe, quick, and inexpensive. 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. We offer same day “laser” whitening as well as traditional “take home” whitening. Dr. Ferrari will examine you and determine which one would be the best and safest for you. At the end of professional whitening, we offer the touch up kits which allows you to conveniently keep your brighter smile longer. Please ask any member of the staff about the products we have available. We will be happy to assist you and help you understand what we offer.

If you choose “take home” whitening, in only a day or two your custom bleach splints will be ready for you to pick up. We provide you with a special bleaching agent that you put into the clear splints. We will go over with you detailed instructions on how to safely use the product. Our special bleaching agent bubbles stains right out of 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.

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

How is teeth whitening done?

For laser whitening, the teeth are isolated and all remaining tissue is safely covered. The product is applied and a high powered light is used for 3, 15 minutes sessions. With this technique, it is the best way to whiten with minimal sensitivity.

Key Benefits of Teeth Whitening

Corrects brown, yellow and spotted tooth staining
Works on people of any age
Is a near-permanent solution for a dull smile, restoring brightness and brings a smile alive

For “take home” whitening, an impression is taken to make a specialized mouthguard or stent to hold the bleach against the teeth. If the patient chooses night-time whitening, the material is used each night for several hours for two to three weeks on average. If the patient chooses day-time whitening, the material is used daily for less than an hour, again for a few weeks.

At the end of either type of whitening, significant lightening will occur. In some cases, the change is nothing short of brilliant. For confidence in appearance, bleaching technology allows us to promise improvements in yellowing, aging or stained teeth. For very severely stained teeth, crowns or porcelain veneers may be more appropriate.

Considerations for Teeth Whitening

Over-the-counter bleaching agents are available for purchase at drug stores and pharmacies. However, since these products can cause harm to the gums and teeth, it’s better to use products that our practice recommends.