Dr. Quevedo is a member of the Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

We offer three different whitening systems at our office:

TresWhite Supreme -

TresWhite is our entry level system.  It's a great alternative to "over the counter" systems that don't always work so well.  They are similar to White Strips, but cover more of the teeth than strips do, while being much more effective.  You receive a ten day supply of trays for both the upper and lower teeth, and wear them once a day for 30-60 minutes.  They are MUCH easier to place and use than White Strips as well. 

 

 

Custom Trays using Opalescence PF-

Our most popular whitening option is custom made trays you wear at home using Opalescence.  Prescription strength whitening gels are not to be confused with watered-down, over-the-counter imitations.  Most patients see dramatic results in 14 to 21 days.  All you have to do is wear your custom made whitening tray one of two ways....either overnight.....OR...two to four hours a day.  Having a well fitted tray that accurately follows the gumline is crucial to success.  Only a dentist can provide this tray.

 

In Office Power Bleaching -
For patients that have VERY dark teeth, tetracycline stains, or who simply want the whitening process sped up somewhat....we offer an in office power bleaching system called Deep Bleaching.  Unlike some other in office power bleaching systems that are marketed heavily, this system produces equal (or better) results without the short comings of those systems.  Here are the issues with the heavily marketed brands that use a “special” light:
     1.  The light has NO beneficial effect on your teeth.  According to the CRA Newsletter (an independent research firm similar to Consumer Reports who evaluates dental products) the light is nothing more than a marketing tool used to make patients believe they're getting something more. 
     2.  The bleaching gels these systems use are "anhydrous"...which means they have no water in them.  The result of this (along with having your mouth open with a light shining on your teeth for an hour) is to dehydrate your teeth.  Dehydration of your teeth does two things....it whitens them (for a while, anyway)....and it makes them VERY SENSITIVE!  In some cases, it goes beyond that to what most would call severe pain. 
     3.  It is because of this that you will be asked to wear customized bleaching trays for at least two weeks after your in office visit using the light.  Without wearing these trays, your teeth will redarken almost back to square one as the teeth rehydrate themselves.  It is RARE for any system to be able to provide a significant amount of whitening (that's long lasting) in a single visit.
     4.  Because the strength of the peroxide gel these systems use is so concentrated, much time has to be spent isolating your lips and gums from the gel to prevent what is in effect a chemical burn.  This isolation apparatus is not always comfortable to wear, but it is VERY necessary if you're going to use this type of bleaching. 

ALL of the bleaching systems that we offer (including Deep Bleaching) use hydrated bleaching gels which will not dehydrate your teeth.  In addition, none of them require special isolation to prevent burning your lips or gums.

Still don't know which way you want to go?  Take a look at the pros/cons of the various whitening systems on the left...or take a look at this video segment Dr. Quevedo did for Fox35 Orlando:

                                            

 

Daniel T. Quevedo, DDS - Cosmetic Dentist Serving Longwood, Alaqua, Heathrow, Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Winter Park, Maitland, Casselberry, Winter Springs, and the Greater Orlando area.

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