Teeth Whitening
Professional whitening for a winning smile
The perfect smile is all about confidence, but when your teeth are yellowed and stained, your confidence may be in short supply. Learn to smile without inhibitions when you utilize the professional teeth whitening services of Capitol Hill-Montlake Dentistry. Dr. Salha offers fast, effective, and affordable teeth whitening solutions to eliminate unsightly stains and brighten your smile. We utilize the latest cutting-edge technology to blast away coffee, tea, and tobacco stains without damaging your enamel, leaving you with the dazzling smile you deserve.
There are many products and techniques available for patients who want to achieve a brighter smile, and with so many options available, it can be difficult to choose the method that is right for you. The best way to begin any teeth-whitening regimen is to schedule an appointment and talk to Dr. Salha about the differences between in-office professional whitening and at-home whitening.
In-office whitening
In-office teeth whitening takes place during a dental appointment. Dr. Salha and his team will apply a whitening gel to the surface of your teeth and use a special lamp to speed up the bleaching process. The entire office visit generally takes about two hours and provides immediate results.
Case by Dr. Salha - Photo taken immediately before and after whitening (with the same camera settings, this image is not photoshopped)
Internal Bleaching
Internal bleaching is a procedure to whiten a “dead” tooth. When a tooth “dies” it generally changes to a dark gray color. This usually occurs when the tooth has been traumatized in the past and has had a root canal. Dr. Salha has the skills necessary to take your dark tooth and match it to the rest of your teeth.
At-home teeth whitening
This professional teeth whitening option uses custom-made trays. The whitening gel contains carbamide peroxide, which breaks down hydroxyradicals to help whiten stained teeth. Unlike strips, this process whitens all your natural teeth and may contain ingredients intended to provide maximum comfort. This process generally takes 10 to 14 days, although you may notice results in as little as 3 to 5 days.