Teeth whitening or tooth bleaching is an easy way to get a dazzling, white smile. Over the years, teeth can become discolored due to ageing, illness, certain foods, smoking, poor oral hygiene, trauma or any combination of these factors.


At the INTELIDENT, we offer several methods of whitening your teeth, from home bleaching to in office power bleaching. We have done extensive research on what procedures and what products give patients the best results. It is truly amazing what can be achieved with bleaching.
 

1. HOME BLEACHING
 

This technique involves wearing a custom fitted tray containing tooth whitening solution. All that you need to do is place the bleaching gel provided into the trays and insert the trays over your teeth once a day for thirty minutes. The procedure takes 2 to 3 weeks to get a whiter, brighter smile. How white and bright depends on how many days you choose to wear the trays. Home bleaching is an easy inexpensive way to whiten discolored teeth.

However don't be mislead by false claims on TV and in pharmacies about products that don't work and are dangerous for your teeth.
 

2. In-office Bleaching
 

POLILUX ACCELERATOR™ is a revolutionary, in-office tooth whitening system that is safe, effective, and very fast! In just over an hour your teeth will be dramatically whiter. Teeth typically become at least six to ten shades whiter. POLILUX ACCELERATOR™ Tooth Whitening is ideal for anyone looking for immediate results. It begins with a short preparation to isolate your lips and gums. The POLILUX ACCELERATOR™ clinician then applies the proprietary Tooth Whitening Gel, which is activated by a specially designed light. A five-minute fluoride treatment completes the procedure.

POLILUX ACCELERATOR™ is the culmination of extensive research into light technology, chemical reaction to lighten tooth shade and years of traditional tooth whitening experience. Combining this proprietary light technology (specially designed for tooth whitening) with a specifically formulated hydrogen peroxide gel in a two part delivery system results in a tooth whitening system that significantly reduces the time it takes to achieve dramatically whiter teeth.

    
The procedure is simple. It begins with a short preparation to cover your lips and gums, leaving only the teeth exposed.
    
Then the proprietary whitening gel, which was designed to be used specifically with the light. The light and gel work together to gently penetrate the tooth surface, breaking up the stains and discoloration.
    
During this time you can relax, watch TV or listen to music. The gel is applied for 3 twenty minute sessions for a total treatment time of 60 minutes.
    
Finally, you go home with a brighter, whiter smile.

Power bleaching is ideal for people who want a fast and effective method of whitening their teeth. For the very first time, a really dramatic change in tooth color can be achieved in a one-hour visit to the surgery. The procedure is simple, quick, safe, painless and convenient.

Simple:

The in-surgery teeth whitening system consists of a gentle Hydrogen Peroxide based whitening gel and a special Xeon-Halogen light source. The Xeon-Halogen light source is unique, as it delivers an optimal band width of 350-530nm for the acceleration of photochemical decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide, the main activator in teeth whitening.

Quick:

In-surgery teeth whitening takes less than TWO hour.

Safe:

The active ingredient in the POLILUX ACCELERATOR™ treatment is Hydrogen Peroxide, which has been used safely in Dentistry for hundreds of years. Hydrogen Peroxide is recognized as a common and effective ingredient by the dental community. It has also been tested and found safe by university researchers. The POLILUX ACCELERATOR™ treatment has no adverse effect on existing restorations (fillings), and does not soften the enamel tooth structure.

POLILUX ACCELERATOR™ in-surgery teeth whitening can only be performed by qualified dental staff, which further ensures your safety.

Will it hurt?

The process is normally painless. A very small percentage of people may experience a varied degree tingling or pain following the procedure. Applying a fluoride gel almost always resolves the sensation.

How white will my teeth become?

Clinical studies have shown that the POLILUX ACCELERATOR™ in-surgery whitening treatment generally achieves a 7-10 shade improvement. Individual results may vary and will depend upon your initial tooth coloring and your oral hygiene circumstances. With POLILUX ACCELERATOR™ your teeth will be whitened to their optimum natural shade.

How long does it last?

Your teeth are as individual and unique as you are, and therefore your results may vary. However, in general whitening results can last up to two years assuming you have good hygiene. Certain habits, such as the use of tobacco products, drinking a lot of tea, coffee or dark drinks can work against the result.

Does it work on veneers, crowns or tooth colored bonded materials?

NO! The POLILUX ACCELERATOR™ treatment is designed to work on vital (living) teeth. Regular professional cleaning and use of the touch up whitening gel will help maintain the results indefinitely.

How Can I Find Out More?

Just call the office and schedule your complimentary whitening consultation.

3. Non-vital Bleaching.

Teeth discolored by root canal treatment can be whitened simply using slow release hydrogen peroxide gel. The procedure may take 2 to 3 visits for optimum results. Sometimes we may recommend one or more different methods of bleaching depending on your particular case and expectations.