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Mazza Center for Implant and Esthetic Dentistry

David V. Mazza, DDS

4300 Montgomery Ave. # 101; Bethesda, MD 20814 - Bethesda Metro Station - Free Parking

*You deserve a dazzling smile*

*Tooth whitening*, whitens the teeth, removes stains, and creates a

bright smile.

Dye in food and beverages, smoking, some medications, genetic, and

trauma to the teeth can cause tooth discoloration (/darkening/). Tooth

whitening could be a solution for removing these stains and making your

teeth much whiter and beautiful.

*Home Tooth Whitening:* An impression (/mold/) is taken from your upper

and lower arches (/teeth/). It is poured-up. From the casts (/models/),

precise trays are fabricated. You will apply the tooth whitening gel

inside the trays, and wear the trays according to the instructions.

Usually a treatment of 1/2 hour a day, for 2 weeks could be adequate.

Sometimes longer treatments are indicated.

*In-office Tooth Whitening: *Performed in our practice, it is almost an

hour-long appointment. The results are generally achieved much quicker.

It involves specially designed whitening agents in combination with

plasma lights to produce dazzling results. The whitening agent is a

scientifically formulated and balanced peroxide solution. It is

activated by the sapphire light, penetrating the whitening agent into

the tooth structure. The time required to whiten teeth is approximately

one hour.

*Is tooth whitening safe?*

The in-office procedure is completely safe and has been well-tested by

thousands of dentists.

*What will I experience during a tooth whitening procedure?*

During the procedure you may comfortably listen to music or just relax.

Your lips and gums will be first protected and then the whitening light

will be placed to activate the whitening gel. You will be monitored

throughout the procedure to ensure your comfort and protection. There is

a chance of feeling some degree of sensitivity on your teeth and gums.

*How much whiter my smile will become?*

The change to your smile can be quite dramatic. You can expect up to 10

shades brighter teeth in one hour treatment.