Teeth Whitening Treatment
There are many options today to brighten your smile. We are proud to offer our patients the most advanced in-office and take home teeth whitening methods available today.
Zoom Whitening Treatment
Our Zoom at home teeth whitening treatment is convenient and has been clinically proven to brighten your smile. It’s safe, fast and effective. Zoom is a bleaching process that lightens discoloration of enamel and dentin. The Zoom take-home gel is designed to be worn between four and eight hours per application. A recent study showed that you can achieve an average improvement of six shades after just three nights of use.
Boost In-Office Whitening Treatment
Opalescence Boost, is an in-office, chemically activated teeth whitening treatment that offers results in less than an hour. It’s ideal for patients who want instant whitening gratification or those who have that an upcoming special event. It’s chemically activated, so no hot, uncomfortable light is needed. Opalescence Boost contains PF (potassium nitrate and fluoride), which has been shown to help reduce sensitivity and strengthen enamel.
Teeth Whitening Q&A
Is teeth whitening safe?
Yes. Clinical studies have shown that whitening your teeth under the supervision of a dental professional is safe for teeth and gums.
What are the side effects?
The most common side effect is tooth and gum sensitivity. Most patient have very mild sensitivity. Please ask Dr. Menendez if you have concerns.
How long will whitening results last?
Professional teeth whitening treatments help to reduce existing stains, but through consumption of coffee, soft drinks or just through natural aging, your teeth may eventually become discolored again.
What causes teeth to discolor?
There are many causes to tooth discoloration. Some of the most common include the consumption highly colored foods and drinks (berries, coffee, tea, red wine). Some medications, aging, smoking and trauma can also cause teeth discoloration.
Be sure to ask us about these powerful teeth whitening treatments it on your next visit! Call us today!