As a person ages, mineral exposure causes the teeth to gradually darken. Over time, some food, drink, or tobacco products also create unattractive yellowish-brown stains.  Less commonly, you may experience discoloration due to some medications or bacterial infections.

We offer procedures for eliminating discoloration to give you a brighter, more attractive smile.

Most often, stains have gotten deep below the outermost layer of the tooth.  In office bleaching uses light treatment to remove the deeply rooted stains and restore your teeth to their natural white color.  Over-the-counter products, such as whitening toothpastes, remove only surface stains.

Whitening procedures are not a solution for all discoloration (e.g. darkening caused by cavities). Similarly, whitening does not work on all stains.  Dr. Fergusson will discuss your options for care with you.  Some cases that are not appropriate for whitening procedures can be effectively treated with restorative options.

In-Office Whitening Procedures

To begin, Dr. Fergusson applies a gel to the teeth.  The teeth are then exposed to bright white light.  This causes a reaction that allows the gel to penetrate the enamel of the teeth and eliminate deep stains.  Chemical bleaching is highly effective and can be performed in one or two office visits.

We use a 35% hydrogen peroxide formula to give our patients quick and efficient results without excessive time wasted chairside. 

Even the patient with the most sensitive teeth and gums will be comfortable with our new in office whitening system.

At Home Whitening 

Whiten your teeth before you go to work, while cleaning the house or while cooking for the family the process is that easy.

Tooth whitening is a popular procedure to make teeth whiter and brighter, and therefore more attractive. Bleaching can be used to whiten stained and discolored teeth, or simply to enhance a dull smile. Either way, tooth whitening is a safe and relatively painless procedure ideal for most patients.