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Teeth whitening can brighten up your entire face, take years off your smile and it is a procedure that is constantly in demand.  Canton MI and Dearborn teeth whitening dentists at Contemporary Dentistry take their time to make sure your results look natural while ensuring your comfort and safety throughout your teeth whitening treatment, whether it be an at home whitening product or our in office Zoom teeth whitening treatment. The results Contemporary Dentistry offers are more dramatic and lasting than other methods of teeth whitening.

Regardless of how well you care for your teeth, it is inevitable that, over time, some yellowing or discoloration will occur. This gradual change can be caused by aging, substances that stain your teeth (see below), excessive fluoride, or the deterioration of a tooth's enamel. A teeth whitening treatment can be performed either as an at-home, dentist-supervised process or in the dentists  office. While neither of these methods stops future discoloration, these dental teeth whitening treatments bring about whiter teeth and help create a brighter smile.  View before and after pictures here.

At-Home Teeth Whitening

One of the most popular methods of teeth whitening is the at-home, dentist-supervised option. During your visit to the dentist for teeth whitening, we will take a mold of your teeth and create a comfortable, customized mouth tray. The mouth tray holds a mild solution whose main ingredient is carbamide peroxide, a substance that reacts with water to release a non-toxic bleaching element (hydrogen peroxide). The mouth tray is placed inside the mouth and sits only against the teeth, thereby avoiding contact with the gums. Patients can choose either to wear the mouth tray throughout the night or for stretches that last from two to four hours.  When the mouth tray is worn throughout the night, the teeth whitening treatment lasts one to two weeks.  Patients with more sensitive teeth may opt for the latter approach, which lasts three to five weeks.

Zoom Teeth Whitening

ZOOM Tooth Whitening is absolutely the fastest, extremely effective and safest teeth whitening systems offered in dentistry today. The complete Zoom teeth whitening procedure takes just over an hour. The procedure begins with a preparation period followed by one hour of whitening. A five minute fluoride treatment completes the procedure (a cleaning is recommended prior to the actual Zoom! Whitening session.

The Zoom! light-activated whitening gel's active ingredient is Hydrogen Peroxide. As the Hydrogen Peroxide gel is broken down, oxygen enters the enamel and dentin, bleaching colored substances while the structure of the tooth is unchanged. The Zoom! light aids in activating the Hydrogen Peroxide and helps it penetrate the surface of the tooth.

By following the Zoom! Post Whitening Care Instructions, your teeth will always be lighter than they were prior to the procedure. The Zoom! tooth whitening procedure includes a take-home touch-up kit and trays that can be used whenever discoloration is noticed. Most often a touch-up once a year will maintain a whiter smile that sparkles for years.

Foods that Stain your Teeth

We all want bright, white smiles.  They can take years off your appearance and boost your confidence. While bleaching your teeth is an effective (and generally safe) whitening step, it also helps to avoid foods that stain teeth in the first place. In fact, it's particularly important to steer clear of these foods immediately after a teeth whitening treatment; the bleaching process makes teeth extra absorbent. Here is a short list of foods to stay away from that may stain your teeth;  coffee, tea, wine, dark soft drinks, cranberry juice, popsicles & slushies, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, tomato sauce, blueberries and beets.

Teeth Whitening Concerns

When using the at-home teeth whitening treatment, patients' teeth may feel a heightened, but temporary, sensitivity. The gums may also feel more sensitive or burn slightly. Not all people experience the quality of whiteness they had hoped for on their first teeth whitening treatment, and they may require a "touch-up" treatment. Teeth whitening treatments begin to fade in one to four years. It should be noted that teeth whitening treatments have no effect on the artificial materials used for composite bonds, porcelain veneers, or capped teeth.

Removing the build-up and stains that cause discoloration has never been easier or safer! Restoring your bright, white smile can be done in as little as one hour or over a few, short weeks using customized trays and our clinical-strength whitening gel. Teeth whitening is cost effective, and one of safest ways to dramatically enhance your whole appearance!  We offer you the best results in the shortest amount of time with the most comfortable process. We have two offices for your convenience located in Dearborn and Canton Michigan.  Call today for a consultation.

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