1. Is it a good idea to have your teeth cleaned before getting them whitened? Answer: Its always a good idea to get your teeth cleaned before getting any dental work performed. You wouldn’t want any bacteria or germs from your mouth to get into any open scratches or scrapes - “Cleanliness is Godliness” - and should proceed a tooth-whitening treatment! 2. If I have cavities… should they be filled before I have my teeth whitened? Answer: Of course your cavities should be filled before the teeth whitening process starts. Teeth whitening is really teeth bleaching or applyin...

The whitening is done in 3 sessions of 15 minutes each. We apply a specialized whitening gel to all the teeth and apply the laser.  We aim to please and get the best result for our patients. The procedure is simple with no side effects and you can achieve up to 6-8 shades lighter. Why would any one want to do the whitening in the practice and not at home? The patient may not apply the gel evenly and therefore the results can come out blotchy. The patient may end up burning his gums because of lack of experience. Tooth whitening in the practice is quicker (1 hour treatment) as appo...

Teeth Whitening Explained… Teeth whitening is a procedure that is designed to lighten the color of your teeth. When performed by a licensed professional and done properly, whitening should not harm your teeth or gums. Significant lightening can be achieved in the majority of cases, however particular RESULTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. Teeth whitening, like any other procedure, has some inherent risks and limitations. Although these risks are seldom serious enough to discourage one from having his or her teeth whitened, they should be taken into consideration when deciding whether or not to ha...