If you want to dramatically whiten your smile, tooth whitening is an excellent choice of procedure.

We offer three different types of whitening. The first is less expensive but acheives greater results than over the counter whitening treatments. It is quick and easy and the patient can go home with preformed trays the same day. They wear the trays for 7-14 days for approximately 30 min. each day. The main difference between this and the second is the trays are not custom made, they are disposable and the solution is not as strong. It is the most economical of the three.

In the second, the patient has to have impressions and then return a second time to pick up the trays. The trays are custom fit, reusable and have basically the same instructions but the solution is stronger.

The third option offers the best and fastest result. It involves coming into the office for about a two hour period, having the gel applied to the teeth and then sitting for an hour with the Sapphire light on their teeth. It is the fastest, and least likely to cause sensitivity. It is instant. The patient leaves the office and does not have to bother with trays or the extra time each day it takes to wear the trays. The light whitening is the most expensive but usually lasts longer and produces a whiter smile than all the others. In some cases it has even drastically reduced the appearance of developmental deformities in tooth color.

All whitening has to be touched up at some point. It varys on frequency from person to person and is largely affected by the number of staining foods, drinks and habits the person has.

Modern tooth whitening systems are highly effective and have dramatic results. Many celebrities consistently whiten their teeth to improve their appearance. Occasionally, patients may experience some gum or tooth sensitivity when using their trays. These symptoms subside when whitening is discontinued for several days.

Occasionally, teeth may be stained in a way that limits the effectiveness of tooth whitening. In those instances, porcelain laminates or crowns are an excellent alternative.