The light activated whitening gel’s active ingredient is Hydrogen Peroxide. As the Hydrogen Peroxide is broken down, oxygen enters the enamel and dentin, bleaching colored substances while the structure of the tooth is unchanged. The light aids in activating the hydrogen peroxide and helps it penetrate the surface of the tooth.
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DO MANY PEOPLE WHITEN THEIR TEETH?
More people than you might imagine. A bright sparkling smile can make a big difference for everyone.
Teeth Discoloration-Causes and Treatments
What causes tooth discoloration? How to prevent teeth discoloration?
Teeth Whitening
What is Teeth Whitening? How long does Whitening take? Who may benefit from tooth whitening? Do many people whiten their teeth? Is whitening safe? How long do the results last? How does In-office system work?
Tooth Basics
Enamel Tooth Extraction
Esthetics
Cosmetic bonding Diastema closure Veneer Ceramic Veneer Composite Veneer Direct Composite build-ups Ceramic Inlay/Onlay
Preventive Care
Dental Checkup Teeth Whitening Oral Prophylaxis (Cleaning) Pit and Fissure Sealant Breath therapy
Dental Implants
What are dental implants? Dental implants are biocompatible substitutes for lost natural teeth. They are devices for attaching artificial replacement teeth firmly to the bone. Implants can be used to support a single crown or as anchors for fixed bridges. fixed or removable partial or complete dentures. Types of Implants There are basically two types of implants: One type fits on top of the bone. This is called a subperiosteal…
All ceramic crowns
Porcelain crown with metal(per crown) — Metals used in crowns include gold alloy, other alloys (for example, palladium) or a base-metal alloy (for example, nickel or chromium). Compared with other crown types, less tooth structure needs to be removed with metal crowns, and tooth wear to opposing teeth is kept to a minimum. Metal crowns withstand biting and chewing forces well and probably last the longest in terms of wear…
Porcelain-fused-to-metal
Porcelain-fused-to-metal(per crown) — Dental crowns made of porcelain fused to metal are stronger than all-ceramic versions and more aesthetically pleasing than those made of metal. However, their metal shell gives porcelain fused to metal crowns an opaque appearance. Because they lack the reflective quality of natural teeth, porcelain fused to metal crowns are not as discreet as all ceramic crowns. Additionally, over time, a thin metal band may be visible…