Teeth can discolor through the years. Teeth whitening helps restore teeth to their original color.
First an impression is made of the teeth to fabricate a custom fitted bleaching tray. The trays are clear and quite comfortable to wear. The bleaching gel is placed in the tray and worn over night or throughout. The process usually involves several weeks and you are able to control how light you want the teeth to become. Patient control of the the bleaching rate also makes it easier to prevent tooth sensitivity, which can occur but is usually temporary.