Teeth Whitening Q & A

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What makes my teeth yellow?

A variety of factors lead to your teeth turning yellow. Age, certain medications, and the foods you eat and drink may all be contributors. Surface stains on the enamel of your teeth from drinks like coffee, tea, and red wine, can make your teeth look yellow. Major culprits also include smoking and tobacco.

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Over time, these surface stains go beneath the enamel to the dentin of your tooth, making the stain even harder to remove.

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Is teeth whitening safe?

Definitely. Whitening your teeth is a safe process when you follow product guidelines and instructions. The professionals at Hudson Dental Arts offer Zoom whitening treatments for safe, reliable results. You can decide to have your teeth whitened in one office appointment or gradually over time with a take-home whitening kit.

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In either instance, the Zoom whitening solution is not harmful to put in your mouth and on your teeth. You may experience minor, temporary gum and tooth sensitivity as a result of the bleaching agents.

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What can you expect from the Zoom in-office procedure?

The Zoom in-office teeth-whitening process is simple and can potentially make your teeth up to eight shades brighter in just one visit.* At your appointment, an experienced Hudson Dental Arts team member will fit upper and lower dental trays into your mouth. The trays will be filled with a hydrogen peroxide whitening gel.

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Next, your practitioner covers your gums and lips to protect them from the solution. They put the bleaching solution in the trays and shine a special bright light on your teeth. You sit back and relax as the bleach and light combine to whiten your teeth during three 15-minute treatments, all happening in a single visit.

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You wait comfortably between treatments until your final bleaching treatment is complete, then your dental expert places a post-treatment gel on your teeth to reduce any sensitivity you might feel. That’s all. Your teeth are whiter in about two hours, and your smile shows it.

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For a more gradual approach to whitening teeth over a couple of weeks, the PROVIDER 15 team also offers at-home teeth-whitening kits.

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Call or schedule a consultation at Hudson Dental Arts to learn more about Zoom in-office teeth-whitening treatments as well as take-home whitening options. You don't have to live with teeth stains and discoloration.

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*Individual results may vary.