Teeth Whitening
Vancouver, WA
 At Alder Dental, we can whiten and brighten your teeth using a simple, easy and non-invasive dental treatment. This treatment will enhance the color of your natural tooth enamel, lighten stains, and give your smile a whiter and brighter look.
Whitening your teeth is a cosmetic dental treatment that can greatly improve your aesthetics. There are several ways to whiten teeth. What are the differences? All whitening products contain varying amounts of peroxide. Below is what you can expect from the application of different products: | • |
Store bought products generally contain 3% peroxide |
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At-home whitening kits prescribed by Dr. Alder, contains from 3% to 20% peroxide, based on your need |
Tooth whitening is not permanent. A touch-up may be needed once a year or more often if you smoke and/or drink coffee, tea, or wine.
Why do patients come to us for teeth whitening?
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To remove streaks from flourosis |
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Stains from daily use |
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Stains due to specific medications |
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Yellowed teeth or brown stains from coffee or smoking |
What does tooth whitening involve?
At Home Teeth Whitening with the assistance of Dr. Alder usually requires two office visits. At your first appointment we will create customized trays that will fit comfortably, then together, we will determine the starting shade of your teeth so we can monitor your progress. Dr. Alder will prescribe the peroxide solution he feels is best for you. With your whitening tools in hand, you will wear the trays daily for the prescribed amount of time and number of days.
For more information on teeth whitening, contact Brian Alder, DDS, at our Vancouver, WA office. (360) 831-0831 |
