Teeth Whitening Services

Wherever you look, teeth are white, white, white. Now Asheboro Dental Care can brighten your smile with powerful whitening treatments that lighten discolorations caused by coffee, cigarettes, medication, or aging. You'll notice the difference immediately...and so will everyone else!
 

Easy Steps to a Bright Smile

• Dr. Cameron will first examine your teeth and gums and discuss the procedure best suited to your individual needs.
  - Any cavities or gum problems must be treated before bleaching can begin.
  - For the at-home method, special molds will be made of your teeth, used to make custom-fitting flexible trays holding the bleaching gel comfortably in your mouth.
  - When you get your bleaching trays, you'll receive instructions about wearing them. These must be carefully followed. Only the materials provided by the dentist can be safely used.

• After completing the treatment, your teeth will be checked by Dr. Cameron to discuss the results. Smile. Your teeth will radiate a bright new look!

• Exceptional results may be obtained through dentist-supervised at-home bleaching. Some bleaching systems, which bleach your teeth while you sleep, work in 10 to 14 days (or more accurately nights)! Others bleach your teeth from two to four hours a day requiring three to six weeks to complete.

• It's important to know that certain types of stain respond better to different types of whitening materials. In such cases, we may recommend one method over the other.

Is Tooth Whitening Right for You?

Research over the last five years has proven bleaching to be both safe and effective. The American Dental Association's seal of approval has been given to a wide range of tooth whitening products. Generally, the only side effect from treatment may be some sensitivity to hot and cold foods. If this occurs, sensitivity normally disappears within 48 hours.

Bleaching has a higher than 90% success rate. Bleaching is tough on stains but gentle on your teeth! Teeth bleaching or whitening lightens the color of teeth whether darkened from age, coffee, tea or tobacco. Its brightening effects can last up to five years after the treatment depending on your personal habits, such as smoking or drinking coffee or tea.

Bleaching will not lighten fillings or artificial materials used in dental repair as for crowns, porcelain veneers, etc. Your dentist may discourage treatment if you have sensitive teeth, periodontal disease, teeth with worn enamel or if you're pregnant or breast-feeding.