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Discover a brighter, more confident smile with professional teeth whitening services at our dental practice. Our experienced team combines artistry and science to deliver stunning results that enhance both your oral health and appearance.
If you've noticed your smile looking dull or discolored, don't let it hold you back any longer. With our advanced teeth whitening procedures, we can dramatically improve the shade of your teeth in just one short visit. Our professional-strength systems are designed to deliver lasting results that will leave you feeling proud to show off your smile.
At our practice, we believe in personalized care tailored to meet each patient's unique needs and goals. After a thorough examination of your smile, our dental professionals will recommend the most suitable teeth whitening option for you – whether it's an in-office treatment or a customized take-home kit.
The color of your teeth is determined by how they reflect and scatter light. While external staining can be caused by certain foods, beverages, or tobacco use, internal tooth discoloration often results from genetics, medications, tooth decay, restorations, trauma, or simply the aging process.
As we age, the outer layer of enamel thins, revealing the yellowish inner dentin layer beneath. This natural process can make teeth appear more yellow over time. However, professional teeth whitening treatments can effectively reverse this process and restore a bright, vibrant smile.
Teeth whitening, also known as tooth bleaching, is any process that lightens the color of your teeth. Today, there are numerous over-the-counter products and professional treatments available to choose from. However, it's essential to understand that not all options are created equal.
While drugstore products may offer convenience, they often lack the potency and safety of professional-strength systems provided by dental professionals. Moreover, these store-bought solutions may not be suitable for everyone, especially those with sensitive teeth, exposed roots, cavities, or damaged dental work.
Most teeth whitening systems rely on peroxide-containing bleaching agents to achieve their desired results. These active ingredients – either carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide – penetrate the enamel and break down stubborn stains and discoloration through a chemical reaction.
The concentration of these ingredients determines the strength, effectiveness, and safety level of the whitening system. Professional treatments offer higher concentrations than over-the-counter products, ensuring optimal results with minimal risk.
While teeth whitening procedures can produce remarkable outcomes for many patients, it's important to understand that individual results may vary. Several factors influence the success and longevity of your treatment, including:
Our experienced team will carefully evaluate your smile and discuss any potential concerns before recommending a teeth whitening procedure. In some cases, alternative cosmetic treatments may be more suitable for achieving your desired results.
Professional teeth whitening offers numerous benefits that set it apart from over-the-counter alternatives:
Despite its popularity, teeth whitening remains a topic surrounded by misconceptions. Let's address some common myths and set the record straight:
To maximize the benefits of your teeth whitening treatment and maintain a bright, healthy smile, follow these post-care guidelines:
Avoid deeply colored foods and beverages for the first 48 hours.
Refrain from consuming coffee, red wine, dark soft drinks, berries, grapes, chocolate, and other darkly colored foods to prevent staining your teeth. Opt for clear liquids like water or white wine, and light-colored foods such as bananas, peeled apples, cheese, chicken, fish, pasta, potatoes, and bread without red sauces or dressings.
Avoid smoking for at least the first couple of days following your treatment.
Smoking can stain and yellow your teeth, so it's best to refrain from the habit temporarily after whitening. Consider using this opportunity to quit smoking altogether for improved oral health and overall well-being.
Be prepared for temporary sensitivity.
Some patients may experience heightened sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures for a few days after their teeth whitening procedure. This discomfort is usually temporary and can be managed with over-the-counter pain medication or sensitive toothpaste.
Monitor your results and maintain good oral hygiene.
While teeth whitening procedures provide satisfying outcomes, it's essential to remember that results vary from patient to patient. Maintain the appearance of your smile with proper brushing, flossing, regular dental check-ups, and touch-up treatments as needed.
At our practice, we're committed to providing exceptional care tailored to your unique needs and goals. If you have any questions or concerns about teeth whitening or any other dental treatment, please don't hesitate to contact our office for more information.
While an overwhelming selection of over-the-counter teeth whitening products is readily available for purchase at stores or online, it's imperative to keep in mind that the healthiest and most effective methods of care are those professionally supervised by your dentist. With a teeth whitening procedure provided by our office, we can safely, comfortably, and effectively transform your smile by up to several shades in a short amount of time.
Teeth whitening offers a simple and non-invasive way to whiten and brighten your smile. Whitening products contain various strengths of biologically safe hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide that act as bleaching agents on stained or discolored dental enamel. By breaking the stains into smaller pieces, these bleaching agents make the color less concentrated and your teeth brighter.
Every patient is different, and despite the fact that many people experience no sensitivity or pain with a professional teeth whitening, there are some that do. Although considered a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure, some temporary discomfort during and following the procedure may ensue. It helps to stick to room temperature beverages for a few days following a teeth whitening. You can also take over-the-counter pain medication as you would for a headache. If you have a history of sensitive teeth, we may select a gentler formulation of whitening products or an alternative procedure.
It's essential to keep in mind that every patient has unique needs and specific requirements of care. In general, individuals with yellow tones to their teeth respond best to teeth whitening. Brown and grayish tinted teeth respond less well to bleach and may require significantly longer dentist-supervised tooth whitening regimens or alternative cosmetic treatments. Finally, teeth whitening may not be recommended in the presence of sensitive teeth, worn enamel, and significant gum disease.
For darkly stained teeth, a whitening procedure may not provide the cosmetic results desired. In these cases, we'll talk about alternative options such as porcelain veneers or full-coverage crowns.
Teeth whitening only works on natural teeth. The fact that whiteners do not affect the color of existing dental fillings, veneers, bonding, crowns, or bridges on the front teeth remains an important consideration when choosing the best cosmetic option in care.
As a rule, the healthiest and most effective methods of teeth whitening are the ones managed and supervised by your dentist. You can count on our office to provide the most effective, safest, and satisfying professional-strength options to whiten, brighten, and lighten your smile! Stay away from over-the-counter products, which may be overly abrasive or put the health of your teeth and the surrounding soft tissues at risk. While these products may work when healthy teeth and gums are present, they're often ineffective or problematic when sensitive teeth, exposed roots, cavities, broken fillings, cracked teeth, or loose dental work are the case.
How long your teeth whitening lasts depends on your lifestyle. Your eating, drinking, and smoking habits can have a significant impact on maintaining your result. Of course, the best way to ensure that your smile stays healthy and beautiful is a good daily oral healthcare regimen, along with regular dental checkups and cleanings.
It's essential to keep in mind that as a cosmetic dental procedure, a teeth whitening may not be covered by your insurance plan. We understand the financial considerations involved in care and do our best to help you get the treatment you need without any additional stress or delay. We offer several payment options and financing plans to make things easier.
At the office of JEV DMD and Associates, we want every patient to enjoy the benefits of a smile that is as beautiful as it is healthy. In addition to offering a comprehensive range of advanced services to keep your smile in tip-top health, we also provide leading-edge cosmetic solutions to transform less-than-perfect-looking teeth into ones that dazzle.
