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Teeth become stained or discolored for a variety of reasons, but the most common is drinking coffee, tea, or colas; aging, which causes enamel to darken; use of tobacco products; and any trauma to the teeth, which can darken the teeth.
One option we offer is custom fitting with individualized trays so that your whitening gel is specifically molded to your smile. With this method, the gel penetrates the entire tooth surface without touching the gum line more effectively than over-the-counter treatments.
Our gel contains higher concentrations of whitening agents so that you receive maximum results in the shortest treatment time.
If you are interested in teeth whitening, ask Dr. Lavu at your next appointment or come see us today. We’re happy to help you achieve the bright, white smile of your dreams!
Scan is done on your teeth so that we can create custom whitening trays to fit your mouth. These trays will guide the bleaching agent to the areas of your teeth that need to be whitened. We will take some pictures of your teeth as we go to help you monitor your progress. Next, we will fit your custom trays in your mouth to ensure they feel comfortable. We will instruct you on how to apply the whitening gel to your trays and how to insert them into your mouth. You will take the custom trays and whitening gel home with you. Usually patients wear the bleaching trays for 2 to 3 hours in the evening, but they can be worn anytime during the day because, like Invisalign aligners, they are clear, custom-fitted trays that do not interfere with your ability to speak.
Most patients see results typically from 2 to 6 weeks to restore your teeth to your ‘ideal’ white. The time it will take depends on the original color of your teeth, how discolored they were, and how frequently the treatment is applied.
The effects typically last several years, but many patients choose to “touch-up” their teeth every month by applying the treatment for 1 or 2 nights. “Touch-ups” are especially useful for patients that drink beverages that stain teeth, like coffee, tea and colas.
Some patients may experience heightened tooth sensitivity to cold, or mild tooth or gum sensitivity during teeth whitening treatment, but these symptoms are only temporary and disappear within a few days.