Teeth Whitening (Take-Home & In-Office)

Tooth whitening lightens the natural shade of the teeth using a peroxide-based gel that breaks down stains within the enamel and dentine. At ArtisMed it is offered two ways. With the take-home (overlay) method the dentist takes impressions and makes custom-fitted trays; you wear them with a supplied gel for a set period each day over a couple of weeks, whitening gradually and in control of the final shade. The in-office route uses a stronger gel activated…

A separate internal-whitening technique is used for one tooth that has darkened after root canal treatment: bleaching agent is sealed inside the tooth to lighten it from within, avoiding a crown or veneer in many cases. Before any whitening, the dentist examines your teeth and gums and usually recommends a hygiene clean first, as whitening works best on a clean surface and is not applied over untreated decay or gum disease. Short-lived sensitivity to cold…