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Tooth Whitening Options & FAQ

What is tooth whitening?
Why can only a dentist get my teeth their whitest?
What causes tooth discoloration?
Who may benefit from tooth whitening?
Can I bleach while I'm pregnant or lactating?
Why aren't my teeth whitening evenly?
Is the process safe?

What is tooth whitening?
Tooth whitening is a bleaching process that lightens discoloration and removes stains from the enamel and dentin of the teeth. Nite White, Day White, and Zoom! Take-Home use a mild solution retained in a custom filled appliance that is worn over your teeth while you sleep or during the day.

Why can only a dentist get my teeth their whitest?
You can only get Nite White and Day 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.

What causes tooth discoloration?
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.

Who may benefit from tooth whitening?
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.

Can I bleach while I'm pregnant or lactating?
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.

Why aren't my teeth whitening evenly?
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.

Is the process safe?
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.

For the Whiter, Brighter Smile You've Always Dreamed Of! Nothing freshens up your appearance like a whiter, bright smile. Those "glorified toothpastes" at the grocery store just can't give you the whitest possible smile, only your dentist can. Nite White® and Day White® tooth whitening system safely bleaches your teeth to lighten discoloration caused by food, coffee, tobacco, aging and other sources.

Free to any patient Nite White® Excel3 - Beautiful overnight results

.Features:

• Fast, safe and effective
• Delicious flavors
• 3-year shelf life

Nite White® is a fast, safe and effective tooth whitening system. The whitening gel is a thick solution, which is dispensed to patients by a dentist and applied by the patient at home using a clear and inconspicuous custom fitted tray.

The delicious Peppermint Cream flavored gel is worn overnight, while you sleep for ultimate performance and maximum convenience. In only 7-10 nights, you can achieve significant whitening results.

The active ingredient in Nite White®, carbamide peroxide, has been recognized by FDA for many years as an oral antiseptic and is now used for its superior tooth whitening properties. Nite White® is available in a variety of carbamide peroxide concentrations to whiten even the most difficult stains.

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