Understanding whitening options
Tooth whitening is intended to lighten suitable natural tooth structure. An examination can help identify the likely cause of discoloration, check for conditions that should be addressed first, and clarify what whitening may or may not change.
Questions to consider
Whitening plans should account for sensitivity, gum health, existing restorations, medications, previous whitening, and the desired degree of change. Results vary, and restorations such as crowns, veneers, and fillings may not match newly whitened teeth.
Professional guidance
The practice’s Zoom technology is described separately in the Zoom whitening technology page. A clinical discussion is needed to determine whether that approach or another option is appropriate.
Maintaining the result
Food, beverages, tobacco use, oral hygiene, and natural changes over time can affect color. The dental team can explain aftercare and when reassessment may be useful.