Teeth whitening

Oral hygiene is very important to maintain your teeth white, healthy and bright.

Some of the factors that change teeth color are:

• Major staining food and drinks such as coffee, tea and red wine.
• Tobacco use or smoking.
• Aging.
• Medications.
• Dental trauma.

Types of teeth whitening:

• Over the counter bleaching products: toothpastes, strips and bleaching kit.
• In-office teeth whitening: professional gel applied at the dental office. Results are immediate and usually take about an hour to complete.
• Take home bleaching: custom trays are made at the dental office; instructions and gel product are given to patient. It takes 1 to 2 weeks to see the results.

It’s important for patients to know that not all teeth bleach the same and that any existing restoration like crowns, veneers or fillings won’t change color with this procedure.

We recommend to our patients to do their check up and cleaning before teeth whitening to achieve maximum results.