Teeth whitening can be a simple and quick way to refresh your smile. It’s one of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures and the results can be quite dramatic. An hour in a dental chair can transform stained or discolored teeth into a whiter smile.

Likewise, a whitening kit recommended by our dentist may allow you to lighten your teeth in the comfort of your own home.

Teeth can be stained by foods, drinks, smoking, and certain medications. Teeth whitening is a safe procedure that can lighten the color of your teeth by using a safe dental bleaching agent. Individual results vary and are based on your initial tooth color and the nature of your tooth staining.

a. Power Whitening

Here your teeth are whitened in the dental chair. A protective barrier is placed on your gums and lips, and a gel is placed on your teeth. A lamp is positioned over the teeth and this activates the bleaching process. Watch this clip to see how it works. After one hour you can expect your teeth to look a few shades brighter and is a popular choice with many patients who have an important event coming up where they want to look their best.

b. Home Whitening

Here we custom-make a lightweight plastic mouth tray for you that fits snugly over your teeth. You then put a whitening gel inside the tray and wear it at night or for a few hours during the day. Results are normally seen over 2 weeks and your teeth will also appear whiter and brighter.