Teeth whitening is the number one requested and performed cosmetic dental procedure. Teeth whitening can boost your confidence and smile.
There are three different teeth whitening methods:
- Over-the-counter products
- Custom whitening trays with whitening gel
- In-office teeth whitening procedure
Teeth can discolor because of the following factors:
- Age
- Medications
- Food consumption(eg. coffee, tea, red wine, colas)
- Smoking
Over-the-counter products such as Crest Whitening strips involves a thin strip of plastic coated with teeth whitening gel which is applied directly to the teeth. These strips have to be applied for a number of days in order to get results.
Custom tray with whitening gel involves making moulds of the teeth, fabricating a custom tray followed be wearing the custom tray for a period if one to two weeks for at least 30 minutes every day to achieve the desired results.
In-office Zoom whitening system. The Zoom! whitening system is a scientifically advanced professional chair-side whitening system.
The advantages of in-office Zoom! whitening system are:
- Immediate results
- Safe and effective
- Saves time
- Increases compliance
- Provides youthful appearance
- Perfect choice for busy individuals
The Team at Axiom Dental Group can whiten your smile in a matter of minutes and boost your confidence!
Watch this video from the American Dental Association about teeth whitening and brushing your teeth: