
Teeth whitening is the number one patient-requested cosmetic procedure in dentistry today. Since its introduction, millions of patients have undergone some form of tooth bleaching. There have been numerous studies over the years showing that hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide based tooth whitening systems are safe and effective. If today’s peroxide based tooth whitening systems were proven unsafe in any way, the multi-billion dollar industry as we know it would not exist.
Studies have shown that not only do people who have whiter teeth look younger than people who don’t, but that there is a correlation between high self-esteem and a white, confident smile. In addition to the aesthetic reasons, it is also true those persons who have whitened their teeth:
What type of results can you expect from our teeth whitening
services?
Although individual results will vary, initial results
will last the average client up to one year.
Is teeth whitening for everyone?
Pregnant and nursing mothers, children under the age of 14, and diabetics should
consult their physician prior to undergoing any whitening procedure. Consumers
with severely tetracycline stained teeth may opt for a more aggressive cosmetic
procedure like bonding and veneers.