WHITENING INFORMATION/INFORMED CONSENT

GENERAL INFORMATION
Whitening, also referrd to as bleaching is a procedure which is designed to lighten the color of your teeth. When done properly, whitening will not harm your teeth or gums. Significant lightening can be achieved in the vast majority of cases, but the RESULTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. Whitening, like any other treatment, has some inherent risks and limitations. These are seldom serious enough to discourage you from having your teeth whitened, but should be considered in making a decision to have the treatment.

In addition, there are variables, such as the type of discoloration that affects your teeth, the degree to which you follow our instructions, the overall condition of your teeth, etc., that affect the outcome of treatment.

CANDIDATES FOR WHITENING
Just about anyone is a candidate for whitening. However, people with dark yellow or yellow-brown teeth tend to bleach better than people with gray or bluish-gray teeth. Multicolored teeth, especially if stained due to tetracycline, do not bleach very well. In addition, teeth with many fillings, cavities, chips, etc., are usually best treated by bonding, porcelain veneers, or porcelain crowns.

Contraindications
1. Known allergies to carbamide peroxide.
2. Pregnancy and nursing.