In-Home Whitening

• For in-home whitening, we take an impression to make a model of your teeth, then fabricate custom-fitted trays, and prescribe a whitening gel for you contained in syringe dispensers. The gel is placed in the trays and worn up to two hours daily or at night for about two weeks - this will vary according to each person’s individual whitening needs.

• Although they may appear to cost less, over the counter products are not usually as effective in their results. Whitening treatment should be done under our supervision following a proper exam & diagnosis.

Care and Considerations

• Brushing and flossing, twice a day, as well as regular professional cleanings, along with occasional touch-up treatments will help keep teeth white.

• Some people, with certain dental conditions, may not be good candidates for this type of whitening. People with gum recession, for example, may have exposed root surfaces that are highly sensitive and could be irritated by ingredients in the whitening components. In addition, these products are not recommended for habitual tobacco and alcohol users.

• An attractive, whiter smile increases your self-confidence.

• Whitening results usually last between one and three years. With in-home whiteniing trays, a touch-up is as simple as purchasing and using additional gel syringes whenever you are ready or have a special event.

• Veneers and crowns are used to close gaps or cover teeth that are stained, poorly shaped, broken,or slightly crooked.

•  Even subtle change in your smile can make a dramatic difference in the way you look and feel. When you feel & look good, you project a confident self-image. So, make the most of your smile - ask what cosmetic veneers and crowns can do for you.

     How Veneers and Crowns Can Improve Smiles

          Crowded and Discolored Teeth  

        Diastemas - Large Spaces Between Teeth 

           Defective Crowns, Discolored Teeth and Spaces  

     How Veneers are Applied

• Having a tooth veneered is a procedure requiring just a couple of appointments. To provide the proper form and help strengthen a veneer, a small amount of enamel may be removed from the front and edges of the tooth.

• An impression of the teeth is then made and sent to our dental laboratory where the veneers are expertly made to match the color and shape of your teeth according to our design and specifications.

• When it is time to attach the veneer, your tooth is cleaned and prepared for bonding and the veneer set in place with a composite resin cement and given a final polish.

Aftercare

• As with your natural teeth, veneers require good oral hygiene and regular dental visits. To keep veneers looking as good as new, follow our recommendations. In some cases, certain foods can cause discoloration. This includes tea, coffee, red wine, other heavily pigmented foods, and tobacco.

• Veneers can chip or peel if not cared for properly, so avoid habits such as fingernail biting, chewing on ice, and other hard objects. Like any restoration, it is possible for the veneer to come off or for decay to develop. In that situation a new veneer may be required.

• Wear of a nightguard is often recommended to protect the veneers and natural teeth from chronic "grinding" damage.