Tooth Whitening
There are literally hundreds of tooth whitening systems on the market today. These procedures tend to fall into one of three catagories:
Dr. Hart and his staff have done extensive research into the best, most comfortable, and safest choices for professional whitening (items #'s 1 and 2 above). In this section of our website, you will be able to explore these tooth whitening technologies and decide which is best for you. There are many culprits that can lead to the darkening of your teeth. Some of these, such as discoloration of your teeth from trauma, use of certain antibiotics during childhood, or inherited pigmentations and calcium imbalances, require us to suggest involved cosmetic procedures such as caps or veneers to correct. These specialized services that we offer are discussed elsewhere on our website. Fortunately, the vast majority of us have experienced darkening discoloration of our teeth merely as a result of decades of exposure to the colorized proteins that are caused by the consumption of coffee, tea, cola beverages, or various plant-derived foods. Tobacco use, while not contributing directly to protein absorption in the teeth, tends to accelerate (or "fix") the stains in your teeth. If you are a candidate for tooth whitening, we offer you a choice between in-office whitening and take home whitening trays. Please click on the appropriate button in the right column to learn about these techniques.
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Click here to learn about BriteSmile, the safe, 1 Appointment method of brightening and whitening your teeth.
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