Serving Whippany, NJ
Explore the Benefits of Teeth Whitening
To keep your teeth bright and white, it's important to brush twice a day, floss daily, and see your dentist for cleanings every six months. However, despite these efforts, teeth may not always stay as white as you'd like.
Age and genetics can affect tooth color, but lifestyle choices also play a big role. Diet and oral hygiene are important, and beverages like tea, coffee, and red wine can stain teeth. Tobacco use can also lead to yellow, brown, or gray teeth.
If you want a brighter smile, consider talking to your dentist about teeth whitening options. Professional treatments, such as in-office procedures or take-home kits, tend to provide better results than over-the-counter products.
What Is Teeth Whitening?
Easily achieve a brighter smile by whitening your teeth. Factors like aging, genetics, diet, and smoking can cause teeth to become discolored over time. Teeth whitening treatments penetrate the enamel to break up stains, resulting in a more radiant smile. Staining beverages like coffee, tea, cola, red wine, and smoking can contribute to discoloration.
Our Office Offers Teeth Whitening Services
For maintaining the brightness of your teeth, whitening toothpastes and drugstore kits can be helpful. However, for the quickest and most noticeable results, professional teeth whitening from a dentist is recommended. With access to a stronger form of peroxide, we can whiten your teeth by several shades in just one hour! If you have a special event coming up and need a brighter smile fast, our in-office whitening is the perfect solution.
Am I a good candidate for in-office teeth whitening?
Not everyone is a suitable candidate for in-office teeth whitening. If you have gum disease or sensitive teeth, the stronger peroxides used in the dental office may worsen your condition. A custom take-home whitening kit, designed to avoid contact with your gums and with a lower concentration of peroxide, may be a better option for you.
Whitening may not be effective for everyone. Patients with crowns, veneers, or bonded teeth cannot have those restorations whitened. Additionally, teeth that are stained brown or gray are less likely to respond well to whitening compared to yellow teeth. In these cases, veneers or crowns may be a better alternative to achieve a brighter smile.
Overview of the Procedure
The first step in a professional teeth whitening appointment is to record the color of your teeth before treatment. This allows for tracking the effectiveness of the whitening process.
Next, the dentist will protect your lips, tongue, and gums from the strong whitening agent to prevent irritation or damage. Your gums will be shielded with a rubber dam or hardening liquid, and a cheek retractor will be used to keep your lips and cheeks away from your teeth during the procedure.
Once your mouth and face are safeguarded, the peroxide whitening gel will be applied to your teeth in several 15- to 30-minute sessions. Progress will be monitored between each application, and the entire appointment typically lasts around an hour to an hour and a half.
After the treatment, the dentist will evaluate the color of your teeth post-whitening and determine the number of shades they have changed. If necessary, you may receive take-home whitening trays to maintain your new smile.
It is common for your teeth to lose some of their whiteness a few days after an in-office whitening treatment as they recover from dehydration during the process.
Contact us today to see if professional teeth whitening is the right choice for you.
At-Home Teeth Whitening Kit
Are you tired of disappointing results from store-bought whitening kits? Upgrade to our custom whitening trays for superior results. Crafted from impressions of your teeth, our trays provide a comfortable and secure fit. Unlike over-the-counter kits, our trays cover all areas of your teeth for a more even whitening effect. Plus, they prevent leakage of whitening gel and minimize gum irritation or pain.
