When you come in for in-office whitening, our dentist applies a whitening solution containing hydrogen peroxide. The active ingredient or hydrogen peroxide penetrates through the tooth enamel where it triggers an oxidation process. In this process, the molecules are changed to reflect little or no light. As such, it makes the molecules look colorless, thus making the teeth appear whiter. The process is effective at eliminating stains.

Sometimes, the stains may be too stubborn for the professional teeth bleaching procedure to yield results. If this is the case, we can offer another option. If, for instance, you have developmental stains that a bleaching procedure cannot resolve, we may suggest dental veneer placement to cover those dark stains. Patients who smoke are a candidate for veneers because these restorations tend to resist staining and they do not yellow as fast as natural teeth do.