Professional teeth whitening can provide dramatic results in a short amount of time.
Whether you're preparing for a job interview, a special event, or simply want to boost your self confidence, whitening your teeth can help you achieve a brighter smile that you'll love to show off. Tooth discoloration caused by stubborn stains, extrinsic staining, and other factors like aging or dietary habits can leave your smile looking dull, but professional whitening treatments can remove stains and lighten your natural teeth by several shades.
Over the counter products and store bought whitening products like whitening toothpaste may offer minor improvements, but they lack the active ingredients and strength of a professional teeth whitening treatment performed by experienced dentists.
Teeth Whitening Options at Our Dental Office in Hamden, CT
In Office Whitening
In-office bleaching usually requires only one office visit. A protective gel or a rubber shield is placed over the gums to protect the soft tissue. A bleaching agent containing carbamide peroxide is applied to the teeth, and a specialized light is then used to enhance the action of the whitening agent. This is the fastest and most effective whitening treatment to achieve optimal results. Most patients leave our dental office with teeth professionally whitened and a noticeably whiter smile after a single visit.
At-home bleaching requires an impression of the teeth to be taken to make a customized mouth guard to hold the whitening gel, containing carbamide peroxide, against the teeth. Once the mouth guard is made, it is worn for a period of time, as instructed by our office. The amount of time may vary from a couple hours a day, or all night, to up to four weeks or longer, if desired.
Home teeth whitening with professional take home trays delivers professional teeth whitening results from the comfort of your own home, with less sensitivity than many store bought whitening products.