Tooth Whitening Options | |
If you wanted to escape the cold Michigan winter for warm, sunny Florida, you could get there by car, bus, or plane. If you want whiter teeth, there are three popular options to arrive to your destination: over the counter products, custom tray bleaching, and in-office "power bleaching". All use the same active ingredient --peroxide. What differs is the concentration or strength of the peroxide and the time and manner that it''s in contact with the teeth.
Custom tray bleaching: This is the method we currently believe provides the most predictable results, with the fewest side effects, at the best overall cost. After examining your teeth and gums to make sure there are no obstacles to the bleaching process, we take impressions of your teeth and then we create custom fitted trays that fit your mouth perfectly and comfortably. The trays are then filled at home with Opalescence gel and worn nightly, or for 1-2 hours during the day. Results are usually apparent within a week. These same custom trays can be used periodically for touch-up or maintenance whitening-we recommend 1-2 treatments every 6 months, ideally after your regular professional teeth cleanings. Opalescence comes in three different strengths, so we can use the slower, gentler gel for people who have more sensitive teeth, and we can use the stronger gel for darker, less sensitive teeth. The custom fitted trays, along with the professional strength Opalescence gel and our professional guidance makes for more predictable success with fewer false starts and setbacks. For more information on our office's bleaching system, check out these frequently asked Q&As:
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