Teeth Whitening – Abington, CT

Teeth are not naturally white. Plus, everyday activities, such as coffee and red wine consumption, can cause the enamel to become discolored over time. It is no surprise, then, that many individuals are dissatisfied due to the yellow or dull appearance of their teeth. Are you one of them? If you are, our Abington cosmetic dentistry team is ready to give your smile a new glow. Our professional teeth whitening services may be able to get rid of dental stains and boost your confidence in a very short period of time.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?

You may be a good candidate for teeth whitening if:

• You are unhappy with the color of your teeth.
• You have intrinsic (in the enamel) or extrinsic (on the surface of the enamel) dental stains.

During your cosmetic consultation, our team will make sure that teeth whitening is right for you. Your teeth should be healthy, and the type of dental discoloration that you have should be one that tends to respond well to whitening formulas.

How Does Teeth Whitening Work?

Teeth whitening works by using specialized bleaching formulas that penetrate the tooth enamel in order to break up pigment molecules. As a result, the teeth can become significantly brighter and whiter. We adapt whitening treatments to the needs of each unique patient. After we learn about you and your goals, we might recommend that you undergo an in-office whitening treatment, or we may send you home with a custom professional whitening kit.

Take-Home Teeth Whitening

Our take-home whitening kits let you achieve your whitening goals in the comfort of your own home. Simply follow the kit’s instructions, and you should see significant results within a week or two. Take-home whitening is often best for people with sensitive teeth or those who may find it uncomfortable to sit through an in-office whitening session.

In-Office Teeth Whitening

Our in-office whitening procedure takes about one hour. You will simply relax in the treatment chair while we apply a powerful bleaching formula to your teeth. After it sits on your teeth for a while, we will thoroughly rinse it off, and you will be able to admire your freshly whitened smile.

Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile

The results of teeth whitening may last for months or a few years — it really depends on how you care for your teeth. Here are some tips to help your smile stay as bright as possible for as long as possible:

• Minimize your intake of staining foods and beverages, such as coffee, tea, and berries.
• Eat white dairy products to fortify your teeth.
• Stick to a thorough oral hygiene routine.
• Visit us twice a year for a professional teeth cleaning.
• Perform touch-up whitening treatments when necessary.