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For whitening of dark, dull, or stained teeth, bleaching just might be the answer. Bleaching is performed by taking a mold of your teeth and making a model of them. On this model, a soft, thin, clear tray is fabricated. This tray is lined with a bleaching gel and placed directly over the teeth in the mouth. This bleach filled tray can be worn for one or two hours during the day or worn at night while you sleep. Results will be seen daily. To attain maximum results, most patients must wear the bleaching tray for 1-2 weeks. The timing of these results, however, can vary dependant upon the strengths of the bleaching gels which are available.

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A: Tooth whitening is a bleaching process that lightens discolorations and removes stains from the enamel and dentin of the teeth. Nite White uses a mild solution retained in a custom filled appliance that is worn over your teeth while you sleep or during the day.
A: You can only get Nite White from your dentist. Prior to beginning treatment, your dentist will examine you to determine whether you have any untreated cavities, tooth decay, or unhealthy teeth. Then, a custom-fitted tray is made by taking an impression of your teeth, which gives you a personalized tray and allows you to achieve optimum results.
A: There are many causes. The most common include aging, consumption of staining substances (coffee, teas, colas, tobacco), trauma, tetracycline (antibiotic) staining, excessive fluoride, and nerve degeneration.
A: Almost anyone. However there are some cases where the treatment may not be effective. A dentist will determine a viable candidate for the process through a thorough oral examination and diagnosis. Tooth-lightening is ideal for patients who have healthy, unrestored teeth and would like to have a whiter, brighter smile.
A: To date, there has been no testing done on the effects of using a professional tooth-whitening system while pregnant or lactating. Therefore, we do not recommend that you use Nite White or Day White if you are pregnant or lactating.
A: Sometimes the biting edges and the sides of the teeth whiten more quickly than the rest of the teeth. This occurs because your enamel is thinner in these areas and responds faster to the whitening process. As you continue to use Nite White or Day White, the rest of your teeth will catch up and the color will even out.
A: Yes! research and clinical studies indicate that whitening teeth with carbamide peroxide and/or hydrogen peroxide under the supervision of a dentist is safe for teeth and gums. In fact, many dentists consider this whitening process the safest cosmetic procedure available today.