Tooth Whitening

Only a dentist can get your teeth their whitest!

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What is tooth whitening ?

Tooth whitening is a bleaching process that removes staining and discoloration of enamel & dentin.

Tooth whitening is most effectively handled through a combination of in-office and at-home treatment. The in-office bleaching takes about an hour, depending on how responsive your teeth are to the bleach.

What do we offer?

We offer many different whitening solutions:

ZOOM! In-Office Whitening

ZOOM whitening utilizes a high-power ultraviolet light burst in fifteen second intervals to activate and speed up the progress of the bleaching. This is typically a one hour appointment.

Opalescence BOOST In-Office Whitening

Opalescence BOOST is a power in-office whitening. It utilizes an intensive chemical whitening process without a light, resulting in less sensitivity. This is typically completed in a one hour appointment.

Note: We recommend take home bleaching trays to be used after in-office whitening treatment for touchup & maintanance.

Take Home Bleaching Trays

We make custom bleaching trays from dental impressions of your teeth. Fill the tray with a whitening gel, and place the tray over your teeth like a sports guard. Oxygen from the whitening gel enters the enamel and dentin, bleaching the colored substances. The tooth structure is unchanged, only tooth color is made affected.

We offer BRITE SMILE To Go whitening pens for small touchups and removal of lite stains. The pen fits in your purse or pocket. Use the pens to easily whiten your teeth at work, at home or on the go!

Am I a candidate for whitening?

Your SmileSmart dentist will determine if you are a candidate for tooth whitening by thoroughly examining your teeth. Patients with active periodontal disease, decay (cavities), sensitive teeth, and certain health conditions are not good candidates for whitening. Certain types of stains caused by medicines such as tetracycline or necrotic pulp may not whiten as well as normal teeth.

Is whitening safe?

YES! Recent studies have shown that tooth whitening under supervision of a dentist is safe for teeth & gums. There is a risk of sensitivity of both the teeth and the gums during and following treatment. Symptoms normally disappear within a few days.

How long do results last?

Your teeth will be lighter after the bleaching. Bleaching results are stable but retaining white teeth is dependent on your lifestyle & nutrition habits. Cofee, tea, and cigarrette consumption will obviously restain your teeth over time. Bleaching may need to be repeated periodically.

For best whitening results, patients should have realistic expectations, and following the instructions for at-home bleaching touch-ups. If bleaching does not achieve the results you desire, you should discuss other forms of treatment with your dentist.

Do I Really Need a Dentist's Supervision for Whitening?

Whitening should always be done under dental supervision. Self treatment with over the counter products poses risks for teeth & gums and often do not provide desired results. In-Office whitening utilizes powerful chemicals, and a good understanding of the overall and dental health of the patient is important in implementing the process, and determining what processes are best for the patient. In addition, composite (tooth colored) fillings, crowns, and veneers will not bleach like natural teeth.