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Tooth Bleaching :
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Home whitening
is a bleaching process that lightens discoloration and stains.
Your teeth darken over time, as minerals penetrate the enamel.
This darkening can be caused by aging, staining substances
such as coffee, colas, or tobacco, tetracycline, excess fluoride
intake while the teeth were forming, or tooth nerve degeneration.
Whitening agents work by using a specially-formulated gel
to gently force minerals through the enamel of your teeth,
virtually erasing stains and brightening your teeth without
damaging their structure. |
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After an examination to make sure
you don't have gum disease, cavities, or other oral problems,
we first take impressions of your teeth. From these impressions,
we make precise models of your teeth. Using these models,
we make a personalized tray that fits tightly over your
teeth and allows us to achieve optimum results. At home,
the tray is filled with a gentle whitening solution. You'll
place the tray in your mouth, over your teeth, and keep
it in place for at least 4 hours each day (while you're
asleep or during the day). Typically it takes 7 applications
for the desired result.
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Our staff will also closely monitor
the progress you are making with your at-home whitening
kit, to make sure the surrounding gum tissue isn't becoming
irritated. When the process is complete, your smile will
be noticeably whiter and brighter!
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