Teeth whitening is a common cosmetic procedure that has gain popularity in recent years. Your teeth and gums needs to be examined by your dentist and any cavities or gum problems must be treated before bleaching can begin. There are three bleaching options available to our patients:

- The in office bleaching, or ZOOM whitening , lightens your teeth instantly and in normally takes about two hours.

- The take home bleaching kit is the more economical way of bleaching your teeth. you can get the same result with the take home kit but in normally takes up to two weeks application to get the same result. Our office make a custom fitting tray for you and you will be given instructions how apply the bleach and you can wear the tray at night or a few hours during the day. 

- The most economical method, called Venus Systems, is the preloaded bleaching trays that you wear for thirty minutes a day for period of one week. You will get a few shades whiter but the result is not as dramaric as the first two methods.

Generally you might get slight sensitivity to hot and cold. But the sensitivity will disappear after two days.

If you have any questions regarding teeth whitening , please call Dr. Shakoori at 301-474-1110.  

Smile Arts Cosmetic & General Dentistry is located in Greenbelt, Maryland