Teeth Whitening
Our teeth can discolor through the years as our enamel wears down. The wearing down of enamel allows dentin, a yellow color substance that makes the core of our teeth, to show through. This is what gives our teeth a yellowish tint. Teeth whitening helps restore teeth to a shiny white color through the use of bleach.
Teeth whitening methods
There are two popular teeth whitening options available through your dentist. The first, in-office teeth whitening, produces a significant color change in your teeth in a short amount of time, usually within an hour at HEB Famiy Dental we use Zoom! whitening treatment. Zoom! is an in-office procedure recently featured on ABC's Extreme Makeover. After having your teeth cleaned, this safe, effective bleaching treatment is broken into three identical 15-minute segments, performed all in one session: Zoom! whitening gel is applied to your teeth. A slightly heated lamp is shone into your mouth for 15 minutes, during which time you can relax and listen to music. The light activates the ingredients in the gel, penetrating the teeth and bleaching away the discoloration – without harming your teeth's structure. After 15 minutes, rinse!
That's all there is to it. Zoom! takes much less time than at-home kits and toothpastes, and makes your teeth an average of 2-4 shades lighter. You'll see immediate results. Book an appointment to have your teeth Zoom!ed today!
The second method, involves the use of take home whitening kits. These whitening kits are purchased from your doctor for use at home. The strength of the gel used in these kits is lower than that used for in-office bleaching, and thus the gel can be applied for longer periods of time. Usually the trays are worn a couple hours a day for 7 - 10 days depending on the product.
Its best to consult your dentist to understand which whitening option is best for you.
Teeth whitening methods
There are two popular teeth whitening options available through your dentist. The first, in-office teeth whitening, produces a significant color change in your teeth in a short amount of time, usually within an hour at HEB Famiy Dental we use Zoom! whitening treatment. Zoom! is an in-office procedure recently featured on ABC's Extreme Makeover. After having your teeth cleaned, this safe, effective bleaching treatment is broken into three identical 15-minute segments, performed all in one session: Zoom! whitening gel is applied to your teeth. A slightly heated lamp is shone into your mouth for 15 minutes, during which time you can relax and listen to music. The light activates the ingredients in the gel, penetrating the teeth and bleaching away the discoloration – without harming your teeth's structure. After 15 minutes, rinse!
That's all there is to it. Zoom! takes much less time than at-home kits and toothpastes, and makes your teeth an average of 2-4 shades lighter. You'll see immediate results. Book an appointment to have your teeth Zoom!ed today!
The second method, involves the use of take home whitening kits. These whitening kits are purchased from your doctor for use at home. The strength of the gel used in these kits is lower than that used for in-office bleaching, and thus the gel can be applied for longer periods of time. Usually the trays are worn a couple hours a day for 7 - 10 days depending on the product.
Its best to consult your dentist to understand which whitening option is best for you.
