Teeth Whitening

Teeth-whitening procedures are widely requested to remove stains caused by aging, food, and chemicals.

The exterior surface of your teeth, the enamel, can become stained by products such as soda, coffee, natural and artificial food colorings among other things. After a period of time, the enamel can wear away and become more vulnerable to staining. Depending on the severity, this can usually be helped by consistent brushing and flossing. Internal staining, on the other hand, cannot be remedied by brushing. It can be caused by medications, decay, and fluorosis.

While some over-the-counter whitening toothpastes can make teeth a few shades brighter in a healthy manner, others can degrade your teeth further by wearing away the enamel. They are also only effective on certain type of stains and cannot whiten crowns, bridges or fillings.

Professional-grade whitening performed at our office is considered to be the safest and can last you up to five years depending on your hygiene and diet.