Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening
Who doesn’t want a whiter smile? Whiter teeth give a cleaner, younger look. It is a great boost of confidence and it just makes you feel better. It is fun, easy and safe!

Teeth whitening is a procedure that brightens teeth that are discolored, stained or just older. It can be performed on any natural tooth but will NOT lighten bonding or porcelain veneers. There are many companies that are profiting from this booming service. The best and safest way to achieve a whiter smile is by a dentist.

There are two ways to whiten your smile and we use a combination of both:

Zoom!™ Teeth Whitening: In-office teeth whitening procedure that takes approximately 1 ½ hours and the results are unbelievable.

Before

After

Custom tray teeth whitening: Custom impressions (molds) are made for you in our office. These trays are thin, comfortable and fit your teeth exactly. The teeth whitening gel is placed in the tray and they are worn in the privacy of your own home.

Most of our patients use a combination of both. The Zoom!™ Whitening gives you instant results in one hour and the trays are given to you at the end of your visit. The trays help you maintain the color of your teeth year after year. Remember tea, cokes, coffee, smoking, food, red wines, etc… will stain your teeth. So to keep your teeth looking their best whiten with your custom trays periodically.




First it was Atkins, then it was South Beach, now it’s the White Smile Diet

June 22, 2006 – Madison, WI – The most unattractive thing about a smile are discolored teeth, according to a recent American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) consumer poll. And the numbers prove it! Whitening treatments are the number one requested cosmetic dental procedure and have increased more than 300% since 1996, according to the AACD.

“While daily home care and regular professional cleanings are essential for maintaining healthy teeth and gums, certain foods can help remove stains from your teeth,” said AACD President Dr. Marty Zase. “Foods such as apples, pears, celery, carrots, cauliflower, and cucumbers produce saliva which combines with the foods’ natural fibers to naturally clean teeth and remove bacteria.”

White Smile Diet Foods and Tips include:

Strawberries will naturally whiten your teeth.
Avoid drinking coffee, dark syrup sodas, red wine and blueberries. All stain teeth quickly.
Drink from a straw whenever possible…allows food dyes to bypass teeth altogether.

Baking soda will help remove stains and build up. Brush it on your teeth twice a month, just as you would toothpaste, and rinse.

Raw veggies are not only healthy to eat, but they will clean your teeth and remove surface stains.

The mechanical action of chewing sugarless gum can also stimulate saliva and clean teeth surfaces, though not recommended for patients with TMJ.

Source: American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry ®