Teeth Whitening

Having a beautiful smile may be even easier than you think. Many people achieve the look they want with simple bleaching procedures.

What are the details of teeth whitening?

It’s safe to use and only requires a short amount of time. You may choose to lighten all of your teeth or only your upper or lower ones, depending on how much of your teeth you show when you talk and smile.

Dental bleaching can be used to correct tooth discoloration. Discolorations can be caused by staining, aging, or chemical damage to teeth. In some cases of extreme tooth discoloration, crowns or veneers may be more effective. Dr. Sporborg will help you figure out which course would be the most effective for your teeth.

In-Office Teeth Whitening

For the quickest results, we recommend in-office bleaching. During this procedure, a barrier is placed over your gum line. Then a professional-strength bleaching solution is applied to the teeth and let sit for a designated amount of time. The results are noticeably whiter, brighter teeth in just twenty minutes. If you do not reach your desired shade, another bleaching cycle can be done. After the procedure is complete, we will give you a set of bleaching trays to take home to help maintain your newly whitened smile.An alternative to in-office bleaching is at-home whitening.

How is at- home teeth whitening done?

An impression is taken to make a specialized molded plastic guard that will fit only your teeth. You wear these “trays” daily or nightly for the instructed time given. We provide you with a bleaching agent that is placed inside the trays. They may be worn for 7-10 days or until the color desired is achieved. When your teeth reach the desired brightness, only occasional treatment is needed to maintain your new smile.

What to expect after bleaching?

Some patients can experience side effects from any bleaching material. The most common side effect is tooth sensitivity. This is not permanent. We always provide our patients with a gel that reduces the sensitivity.