Whitening or Bleaching

Removing the discoloration from teeth and restoring them to their natural, whiter color

Benefit and Description: Tooth whitening does not require that any tooth structure be removed and results in a naturally bright smile on natural teeth.

Treatment: There are two treatment options for whitening or bleaching your teeth. The first is called chairside bleaching and is done entirely in Dr. Jones' office. The procedure takes between 30 and 60 minutes per visit. The number of visits is determined by the level of discoloration of your teeth and the desired color at the completion of bleaching.

Nightguard bleaching is completed at home by the patient. An impression is made of your teeth that is then used to make a custom-fitted mouthguard. At the intervals specified by Dr. Jones, the patient places a bleaching gel in the mouthguard and inserts it in the mouth over the teeth. The length of time the mouthguard is worn will be determined by Dr. Jones for each patient.

Problem Area Correction: Discolored teeth.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• I have a few specific teeth that are discolored. Can I whiten just those?  Yes you can, but whitening all of them at once can give your mouth a bright and uniform white.