Teeth Whitening
Whether you are self-conscious because you have yellowed teeth from smoking or drinking coffee, or if you just want to look your best, teeth whitening is a sure way to brighten your smile and gain increased confidence in your appearance.
As we age, our teeth become stained and darken. Many things we do on a regular basis can contribute to stained teeth, such as smoking or drinking coffee, red wine, soda, and tea. With effective, long-lasting teeth whitening our cosmetic dentists can take years off your look and give you’re the bright smile you have always dreamed of.
If you are considering teeth whitening, please read the information below and find a cosmetic dentist in your area today.
What is Teeth Whitening?
Teeth whitening falls under the category of cosmetic dentistry. The teeth whitening process eliminates discoloration and stains on the teeth, and can also brighten the natural pigmentation of the teeth. The degree of improvement will depend upon how severely the teeth are stained or discolored as well as the nature of the stains. When teeth are brown or yellow due to coffee, tea, or smoking, stains will generally lighten four to five shades. Teeth that are gray due to natural pigmentation or antibiotics use will lighten two to three shades. Regardless, your teeth will be noticeably brighter after teeth whitening. While there are a number of over-the-counter teeth whitening methods that make various claims, only a dental professional can recommend the most effective teeth whitening treatment for you.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
In office teeth whitening brightens teeth in less than two hours! You’ll relax in our dental chair while your cosmetic dentist applies a special whitening gel to your teeth. A special light made exclusively for the teeth whitening procedure is focused on your teeth, which causes the teeth whitening gel to break down. As the gel breaks down, the whiteners penetrate your teeth, making stains and discolorations disappear!
With proper maintenance and routine visits, the results of your teeth whitening procedure will last a very long time!