A whiter, brighter smile is beautiful and can help you feel better about yourself while make a lasting impression. Teeth Whitening can get your smile looking its best. Teeth Whitening is a mild bleaching process that restores stained or discolored teeth to a healthy, natural color. Don't be misled by unproven and ineffective over-the-counter whitening solutions. David & Associates use an advanced procedure that is only available from your teeth whitening dentist.

Most patients see immediate results after their first treatment! It will typically take two to six weeks to restore your teeth to a beautiful white. However, this length depends on the original color of your teeth and how often the treatment was applied. The effects typically last several years. Many patients choose to "touch-up" their teeth every 6 to 12 months by applying the treatment once or twice. "Touch-ups" are especially useful for patients that drink beverages that stain teeth, like coffee, tea, and colas.

What causes tooth discoloration?

The reasons and causes why our teeth darken and discolor vary:

• Frequently drinking coffee, tea, or colas.
• After Root Canal Therapy, a tooth will generally darken.
• Accidents - If a tooth has been traumatized, sometimes the nerve will gradually "die," and the tooth becomes dark.
• Some antibiotics may darken developing teeth in children.
• Use of tobacco products.
• Aging - The dentin underneath the enamel of a tooth gradually darkens with age Is Teeth Whitening Safe?

Yes, Teeth Whitening is very safe! We use a product that has been proven safe when used under the direction of a dentist. Your dentist will evaluate your teeth and smile to determine whether whitening is right for you. In some cases a different cosmetic procedure may better meet your expectations, but whitening is a safe, fast and easy process that is effective for almost everyone!

In Office Whitening

For In-Office whitening, David & Associates utilize the advanced Zoom! light-activated process.

At- Home Teeth Whitening

David & Associates also provide a procedure for you to do teeth whitening at home! First, we will make impressions of your teeth so that our lab can create custom home teeth whitening trays to fit your mouth. These trays will guide the whitening agent to the areas of your teeth that need to be whitened. We will record the current color of your teeth to help you monitor your progress. Next, we will fit your custom trays in your mouth to ensure they feel comfortable. We will instruct you on how to apply the whitening agent to your trays and how to insert them into your mouth. You will take the custom trays and whitening agent home with you. The treatment can be applied any time of day since the clear, custom-fitted trays are barely visible and do not interfere with your ability to speak. They provide a comfortable way for you to get a whiter smile!

Are there any side effects?

Some patients may experience heightened tooth sensitivity to cold, or mild tooth or gum sensitivity during treatment, but these symptoms are only temporary and disappear within a few days.