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Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening is a highly effective and affordable procedure that lightens and whitens teeth and leaves them feeling ultra-clean. Teeth Whitening can be done directly in our New York City office, at-home, or with a combination of the two methods (Power Whitening.)

Quite Simply - Power Teeth Whitening consistently produces breathtaking results. Often the difference between a good smile and a great smile is the brightness of the teeth. Teeth whitening from Dr. Davis will help you achieve the bright smile you deserve.

Teeth Whitening, sometimes referred to as tooth whitening or teeth bleaching, is a highly effective and affordable procedure that lightens and whitens teeth. Millions of people have already whitened their teeth. There are 3 types of Teeth Whitening procedures commonly used by dentists. The most common, At-Home Teeth Whitening, uses whitening gels in custom fitted trays. The Second type of procedure, In-Office Teeth Whitening, uses a stronger gel placed under professional supervision. The Third type of teeth whitening procedure, Power Tooth Whitening, combines the two techniques to help teeth get their brightest. As seen on The Today Show in New York, Dr. Elliot Davis will design a regimen of tooth whitening solutions that is most appropriate for you.

In-Office Tooth Whitening
This is a summary of the In-Office tooth whitening procedure. After the teeth and gums have been carefully protected, a strong tooth whitening solution is placed on every tooth. The solution is then light activated and kept in place for about an hour. This may need to be repeated 3 or more times to achieve the maximum results. The ability of your teeth to lighten will determine the number of tooth whitening treatments required. When used as the first step in the Power Tooth Whitening procedure, the In-Office Tooth Whitening procedure usually only needs to be performed one time.

Before
After Top Teeth Treatment	After Top and Bottom Teeth Completed

At-Home Tooth Whitening
At Dr. Davis' office, this procedure starts with accurate impressions of your teeth. A skilled auxiliary then makes precise models and designs custom-fit whitening trays. You will be trained on how to achieve the best results while minimizing the likelihood of any side effects. Solutions are used from 30 minutes to 6 hours at a time, depending on their strength. Be careful to follow the regimen that was designed by Dr. Elliot Davis just for you, especially if your smile poses a complex challenge

Power Tooth Whitening
Power Tooth Whitening combines the In-Office Tooth Whitening and At-Home Tooth Whitening techniques. Results achieved with Power Tooth Whitening will likely be faster or longer lasting when compared with the other methods.

Successful Treatment of An Internal Stain

Single Tooth Lightening and Shade Matching
Some tooth whitening situations are difficult, or beyond the scope of teeth bleaching. When one or two teeth have been darker for a long time, proper planning and execution is essential to achieve pleasing esthetic and cosmetic results.

One Tooth is Darker	That Tooth is Now Lighter
Teeth Are Lighter, Whiter and Match Beautifully

Teeth Whitening for the Mature Patient
People can look more than a decade younger with teeth whitening. Your best smile will have a natural and holistic look than can be achieved with porcelain veneers or a face lift (plastic surgery). This form of smile enhancement is one of the least invasive ways to rejuvenate your body.

How White Can My Teeth Get?
Teeth have a unique and inherent lightness potential. While the teeth whitening process can lighten teeth, it cannot change the intrinsic color of a tooth. Some teeth will achieve excellent and rapid lightening, while others will lighten slightly or more deliberately. While the results do vary, the overwhelming majority of Dr. Davis' clients have achieved results that have met or exceeded their expectations.

Uneven Smiles
One of Dr. Elliot Davis' favorite challenges is converting teeth with varying levels of discoloration to a smile that is both beautiful and uniformly white. To ensure the optimal results are achieved, it's important to have your tooth whitening progress monitored by a skilled and experienced professional. On rare occasions, patients have even reported receiving comments that their teeth had become "too white."

Teeth Whitening and Invisalign Orthodontic Cosmetic Dentistry Treatment

Teen Whitening
Many teenagers 14 and older can have their teeth whitened. Teens 14 and older must be properly evaluated to ensure they satisfy the criteria for teen whitening. Some teeth bleaching regimens that are appropriate for adults are not appropriate for teens.

Teeth Whitening - Is It Permanent?
Unfortunately, teeth naturally wear, stain and discolor over time. While some may not, most people need to retreat or "tune-up" the whitening of their teeth every few years.

Are Some Teeth Hard to Whiten?
Yes, discolorations or stains caused by a high fever or medications are quite difficult to treat. While Dr. Elliot Davis has had success with a number of these patients (including himself), the treatment times are much longer (months, not weeks).

How Can I Prolong the New Look of My Teeth?
Excellent oral hygiene and professional cleanings performed on a regular basis help prolong the life of the teeth whitening treatment. Avoid heavily colored foods such as red wine, grapes, raspberries, cranberry juice, purple grape juice, dark tea and black coffee, if you want to maximize the benefits of the teeth whitening solutions. Periodic touchup treatments can be helpful for whitening teeth, too.

Possible Adverse Effects from Teeth Whitening
Some minor problems from the teeth whitening treatments are:

• Gum Irritation
• Transient Teeth Sensitivity to Heat and/or Cold
• Uneven Whitening

Under professional supervision, the likelihood of any of these occurring can be greatly minimized.

Components of a Professional Teeth Whitening Exam
A thorough teeth whitening exam should include:

• An inspection of the teeth and gums to be whitened
• A review of darkened areas near old fillings
• Checking x-rays to make sure there are no potential sources of infection
• Discussing potential risk factors that can cause sensitivity and an assessment of whether you would be at risk for them.
• The options for replacing restorations in the esthetic zone that are no longer serving your teeth as well as they once were.
• A reasonably accurate estimate for the overall treatment time.

Are There Any Benefits to Using a Laser (Laser Tooth Whitening) to Whiten Teeth? To date, there have been no independent scientific studies published which have concluded that using a laser (laser tooth whitening) to whiten teeth will help patients reach their inherent lightness potential more effectively than other teeth whitening methods, including light activated teeth whitening.

Is Teeth Bleaching Safer for Teeth Than Drinking Orange Juice?

Recent scientific studies have helped shed some light on the relative safety and efficacy of teeth bleaching and tooth sensitivity.

According to researchers at the University of Rochester, the effects of hydrogen peroxide, the central ingredient in teeth whitening solutions, are insignificant when compared to the effects of acidic fruit juices on tooth enamel.   Orange juice both increased the surface roughness and decreased the hardness of tooth enamel.  The reaction of the enamel to hydrogen peroxide, the key teeth bleaching ingredient, was negligible.  While some earlier studies had noted that teeth whitening solutions had an effect on the dental enamel, this may have been the first to point out how much more of an effect acidic fruit juices had than whitening products on tooth enamel.

So, what is a juice drinker supposed to do?  A study published by researchers at the University of Iowa found that calcium-fortified juice drinks can help prevent dental erosion.  Calcium-fortified apple, orange and grapefruit juices had much less of an effect on tooth enamel and root surface erosion that when compared with basic (unfortified) fruit juices.

So, what is the Bottom Line?

• Teeth whitening solutions are safe when used properly
• Whenever possible, drink fruit juices fortified with calcium to help prevent teeth erosion and teeth sensitivity