Teeth whitening

Whitening lifts stains from natural enamel; it does not change the colour of crowns, veneers or fillings, which is why a short exam comes first. Read about laser whitening, and if whitening alone will not get the result you want, compare porcelain veneers and cosmetic bonding. The office offers in-office laser whitening, which works in a single visit, and take-home trays made for your teeth, which work more slowly over a couple of weeks. Some sensitivity for a day or two is common and passes. Coffee, tea, red wine and smoking bring stains back, so a touch-up now and then keeps the result. The articles here cover why teeth stain, which stains whitening can lift, and how long the results last. Whitening is best done before any new crowns, veneers or bonding are matched, so the new work is made to the brighter shade of your natural teeth.