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Whitening

Professional teeth whitening is faster, more effective, and longer lasting that treatments you find over the counter. As we age, our teeth darken over time. We can brighten your teeth by five to ten shades in a single session, but maintaining good oral hygiene and steering away from certain foods and beverages will help keep any future whitening services to a minimum. We may also prescribe some medication for you to use at home that helps the whitening process.

Dr. M's Take-Home Whitening Kit

A 5- 10 day Kit (30-60mins), you will receive dental trays with gels containing an active whitening ingredient (either carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide) that penetrates your enamel to get to discolored molecules. Oxygen molecules from the whitening agents react with the discolored molecules in your teeth, breaking the bonds that hold them together. The oxygen molecules spread, whitening the entire tooth. As a result, you are left with a brighter, whiter smile.

Procedure:

  1. Thorough cleansing and polishing of teeth

  2. Remove from package

  3. Center tray on arch

  4. Suck down or swallow

  5. Remove outer tray
  6. Suck down or swallow again
  7. Wear 6% for 60–90 minutes, 10% for 30–60 minutes, and 15% for 15–20 minutes
  8. Remove tray and brush your teeth, being careful not to swallow the remaining gel

Things to avoid:

  • Tobacco products
  • Coffee and tea
  • Red wine

  • Food coloring

  • Any bright-colored drinks