Tooth Whitening
Tooth Whitening - Cosmetic Dentist - Chico, California
In Chico, Paradise, and Yuba City California
Your natural tooth color may be discolored by a number of activities. Tobacco, food and drinks, especially red wine, coffee, or tea, can stain the surface of your teeth. Over time, tartar deposits may accumulate as well.
Age, injury, excessive fluoride, and certain illnesses may cause internal discoloring of your teeth.
Tooth Whitening is the least invasive cosmetic dentistry procedure available. Tooth whitening is also the most reasonably priced cosmetic dentistry procedure.
Tooth Whitening is a simple procedure in which a peroxide-type gel is applied to your teeth. The peroxide then penetrates beneath your tooth’s enamel and whitens your tooth itself.
There are two tooth whitening procedures available. Your procedure may be completed in our office or you may utilize an at-home teeth whitening system to use at your convenience.
If you choose to have your tooth whitening procedure performed in our office, this usually takes about 60 to 90 minutes per visit.
Before your procedure, a gel-like substance may be applied around your gums. This gel protects your mouth, while a rubber “shield" is placed around the necks of your teeth. An oxidizing agent is then "painted" on the teeth. A special light activates this agent.
The home-use system involves our cosmetic dentist making an impression for a model of your teeth. Our cosmetic dentist then creates a custom-fitted bleaching tray, and prescribes you the proper bleaching agent. You then place the gel in your bleaching tray and wear for up to two hours daily for two weeks. The amount of time your wear the mouth guard may vary according to your cosmetic dentist's recommendations.
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If you would like to learn more about tooth whitening in Chico, Paradise or Yuba City, California, contact us or call 530-892-1234 to schedule a complimentary consultation.
