At home teeth whitening is an effective
bleaching system that has proven to be effective for tens
of thousands of smiles, reversing the effects of aging, coffee,
tobacco and other stains. Our patients love the results!
At home teeth whitening has also proven itself to be safe
in many clinical situations over the past 10 years. In order
to provide the treatment to our patients, we first take impressions
of your teeth that allow us to create custom trays for your
bleaching. Then, we send you home with a kit made up of trays,
bleach and instructions.
At home teeth whitening is controlled by our patients. You
will place bleaching gel inside the thin comfortable trays
and fit them over your teeth. As you whiten your teeth, the
peroxide gel is broken down and oxygen enters the enamel
and the dentin. This whitens the discolored areas, but the
structure of the tooth is not changed. The color of the teeth
is simply made lighter.
As for the results, many of our patients notice a change
after one night. Optimum natural whiteness usually occurs
when the process is continued for up to 14 days. Of course,
we will discuss your individual situation with you.
The results’ duration depends largely on your teeth’s
continued exposure to staining elements. Maintenance bleaching
is recommended on an individual basis, as well.
Initial cost: between $325 and $375 for custom trays and
initial bleaching gel
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