What is Tooth Whitening? Tooth Whitening is actually a mild bleaching process that restores stained or discolored teeth to a healthy, natural color. Don't be misled by unproven and ineffective over-the-counter whitening solutions. Our office uses an advanced procedure that is only available from your dentist.

What Causes Tooth Discoloration?

Teeth become discolored for different reasons:

• Frequently drinking coffee, tea, or colas.
• Some antibiotics may darken developing teeth in children.
• Aging - The dentin underneath the enamel of a tooth gradually darkens with age.
• Use of tobacco products.
• Accidents - If a tooth has been traumatized, sometimes the nerve will gradually "die," and the tooth becomes dark.
• After Root Canal Therapy, a tooth will generally darken.

Is Whitening Safe?

Whitening is very safe. We use a product that has been proven safe when used under the direction of a dentist.

Is Whitening For Me?

Dr. Braverman will evaluate your teeth and smile to determine whether whitening is right for you. In some cases a different cosmetic procedure may better meet your expectations, but whitening is a safe, fast and easy process that is effective for almost everyone!

We Give You Choices!

You can choose in-office light-activated whitening for immediate results, or you can choose at-home whitening.

What Is In-Office Whitening?

For In-Office whitening, we utilize the advanced Sapphire light-activated process. Click here to learn more about Sapphire!

What Is The At-Home Whitening Process?

	First, we will make impressions of your teeth so that our lab can create custom whitening trays to fit your mouth. These trays will guide the whitening agent to the areas of your teeth that need to be whitened. We will record the current color of your teeth to help you monitor your progress.
	Next, we will fit your custom trays in your mouth to ensure they feel comfortable. We will instruct you on how to apply the whitening agent to your trays and how to insert them into your mouth. You will take the custom trays and whitening agent home with you. The trays are worn either twice a day for 30 minutes or overnight for ten days to two weeks depending on the desired level of whitening. Some tooth sensitivity during whitening is normal, but it will subside shortly after you stop bleaching.

When Will I See Results?

Immediately! Most patients see results after the first treatment. The time it will take depends on the original color of your teeth, how discolored they were, and how frequently the treatment is applied.

How Long Will The Results Last?

The effects typically last several years. Many patients choose to "touch-up" their teeth every 6 to 12 months by applying the treatment once or twice. "Touch-ups" are especially useful for patients that drink beverages that stain teeth, like coffee, tea, and colas.

Are There Any Side-Effects?

Some patients may experience heightened tooth sensitivity to cold, or mild tooth or gum sensitivity during treatment, but these symptoms are only temporary and disappear within a few days.

Whitening for Life

We feel that every patient in our practice deserves to have a smile that they can be proud of. We are excited to offer our patients a unique program called Whitening For LifeTM.
When you come into our office for your preventative examination, x-rays and cleaning, we will provide you with custom bleaching trays and materials for a one time enrollment fee of $99.

Then, at each six month preventative visit, we will give you a complimentary touch up kit of bleaching gel. This ensures that you will be able to keep your teeth bright and beautiful for life!