First of all, the cause of the dark tooth must be determined. It could be due to an earlier trauma to the tooth or previous root canal treatment. In such a case external teeth whitening treatments may not help. Your dentist may try internal bleaching which may take several sessions. If not, consider dental bonding, porcelain veneers, or capping the tooth to mask the darkness.

A small percentage of people experience sensitivity. It's temporary and is usually caused from over-exposure to the tooth whitener. Wear bleaching trays for a shorter length of time, and give your teeth a break from whitening (a day or more). Don't apply too much gel. If more than a trace of the gel oozes over the tray and onto your gums, you're applying too much. Always wipe any excess gel off your gums after inserting the tray. Use toothpaste formulated for sensitive teeth.

These kits will produce results only if your teeth are lightly stained and the decision to use them should be carefully considered. The peroxide in these kits is in an unspecified or varied dose. The trays themselves are not custom fitted. The combination of these factors could lead to uncontrolled exposure to the peroxide which may damage your teeth and or gums. Due to their limited effectiveness it seems unwise to risk damage. Dr.

After making models of your teeth we provide form fitted trays. At home, you use a powerful bleach solution one hour each day over a period of two weeks. This process reduces the possibility of sensitivity, is much less expensive then the in-office process, and the trays may allow future bleach touch-ups.

Home bleaching systems can't bleach the teeth entirely, leaving spots. In addition, many people are tempted to bleach too long increasing sensitivity problems and often very unsightly result. When a tooth is bleached too much it loses too much pigment and becomes more transparent (looking grey). Professional whitening is much safer and more effective.

Home tooth whitening is a convenient way to brighten your smile. In this method, special removable tray with bleaching gel is used in contact with the teeth, which is used overnight by the patient. It is easy and effective. One has to repeat the process unless desired result is achieved.

Bleaching or tooth whitening at our Denver area practice is a simple process using oxygenating agents to lighten or brighten discolored teeth. It is most effective with teeth that discolored from age, tobacco, food and drink colorations, and other conditions. We have two methods of tooth whitening - in the office or at home.

Yes. Studies have shown that the bleaching process does not cause long lasting harm to the tooth. Occasionally, tooth sensitivity occurs in a small percentage of patients but this disappears when bleaching is discontinued.

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Generally, bleaching is successful in at least 90 percent of patients, though it may not be an option for everyone. Consider tooth bleaching if your teeth are darkened from age, coffee, tea or smoking. Teeth darkened with the color of yellow, brown or orange respond better to lightening. Other types of gray stains caused by fluorosis, smoking or tetracycline are lightened, but results are not as dramatic.

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There are several ways to make your teeth whiter and your smile brighter. Many of these systems have been improved in recent years.

Bleaching is a safe, effective and relatively easy means of producing a whiter smile. We offer several options for whitening your teeth. In-office bleaching- A bleaching solution is applied to your teeth and is activated by heat and light. This in-office procedure typically lasts 30 minutes to one hour and significantly whitens teeth after only one visit. Although stubborn stains may require another visit, results generally last for years and can be maximized with regular dental hygiene.

Teeth whitening, tooth whitening and power bleaching teeth are all the same. Teeth become stained because of food and drinks such as tea, coffee and red wine. There are many other reasons for tooth discolouration and smoking tobacco is one of the main causes. The main ingredient in teeth whitening is Hydrogen Peroxide. As the Hydrogen Peroxide gel is broken down, oxygen enters the enamel and dentin, bleaching colored substances while the structure of the tooth is unchanged.

Tooth whitening, performed in-office at our Minneapolis area practice, is not harmful to the teeth. We currently offer the Zoom!™ tooth whitening system, which is ideal for removing tough stains caused by coffee, tobacco, tea, and other beverages and food. Certain patients may experience sensitivity after traditional bleaching, but with the Zoom!™ tooth whitening system, sensitivity will be minimal or non-existent.

Possibly nothing. However, it may abscess and cause damage to the permanent tooth growing above it if left untreated. This would also cause the primary tooth to be lost before its proper time. We generally recommend that these teeth be treated to avoid potential problems.

This is a common problem. It is usually caused by a dead pulp in the tooth. A bleaching procedure may be used to lighten the tooth. In some cases a crown or a veneer may be the best approach.

Dental bleaching is very effective, the whitening procedure can change you tooth colour by up to 10 shades lighter, all the brands we supply are professional dental bleaching systems which are the same types that a dentist would use for professional whitening results'. .

Your tooth sustained some sort of injury or trauma. Upon impact some blood pigments enter the dentinal tubules and caused a discoloration (intrinsic) stain. There may also be a possibility that delicate nerve is dying or dead. A dead tooth is referred to as a NECROTIC or NON-VITAL tooth. Whitening will definitely lighten the tooth. It may take allot longer to whiten because of the gray color, but you will see results.

The answer is "No". Dark stains are harder to maintain in that they show dust and damage faster than lighter stain colors. Also, they fade in areas where windows and glass doors are exposed to sunlight. The lighter stains, on the other hand, will darken over time when exposed to sunlight giving the floor a richer look without the maintenance headaches.

Although it is hard to lighten the black and dark brown shades, it is possible to lighten all other colors up to 2 shades at a time.

Absolutely. You may whiten all your teeth and then continue to whiten just that ONE tooth. After reading the above information you may have to log a considerable more amount of time to achieve a result you are happy with.

No, for many reasons. The end result is the same with office power bleaching or at-home nightly bleaching, and at-home bleaching is sure a lot less expensive. Much of the super-whiteness from office bleaching is due to dehydration of the teeth, and is lost in only a few hours. Many patients have significant cold sensitivity after an appointment of office power bleaching.

While we are aware that some patients are using aligners for bleaching trays, Align has not examined the compatibility of currently available bleaching products with our aligners, nor have we demonstrated efficacy in clinical studies. Align Technology, Inc. recommends that you consult your dentist for more information on whitening teeth.