Teeth whitening can be a great solution for patients who have dark or discolored teeth. Your teeth may gradually grow darker over time, or they can become seriously stained with exposure to substances like nicotine or coffee.
New Hyde Park Dental in Lake Success, New York, can help you get the white teeth that allow you to smile proudly and freely at last.
Teeth Whitening Q & A
Why do teeth become darkened or discolored?
Teeth can become darkened or discolored for many different reasons, including:
- Smoking: Chronic exposure to nicotine often causes the teeth to take on a yellow color
- Age: It's natural for teeth to grow darker over the years
- Beverages: Chronic consumption of beverages like coffee, tea, brown sodas, and red wine can cause discoloration
- Medication: Some types of medications can cause teeth to darken
Can you whiten teeth with drugstore products?
While there are many drugstore products made for teeth whitening today, they're generally not highly effective. You may be able to achieve a shade or so of
whitening, but that's not always the case. Additionally, drugstore teeth-whitening products may contain harsh chemicals that could cause damage to your teeth’s enamel.
What type of teeth whitening is available at New Hyde Park Dental?
hyde park dental offers teeth whitening with a system that's only available through dental care professionals. The teeth whitening is both easy and convenient, and it's mainly done in the comfort of your own home. Our providers will first evaluate your teeth to ensure that you're a good candidate for teeth whitening.
While it's rare, there may be certain cases where dental teeth whitening can't help. In those situations, other options like
dental veneers may be recommended.
Our providers will create a mold of your mouth so that customized whitening trays can be created just for you. The whitening trays and a powerful whitening gel will then be sent home with you. You'll use the whitening system every day for a specified amount of time. Usually, this is only a few hours a day but in cases where major whitening is needed you may need to wear the trays overnight.
The whitening system is used for at least a couple of weeks, and you'll then return to
New Hyde Park Dental for a follow-up visit. At that time, you'll typically see at least a couple of shades of improvement in teeth whiteness. A whiter and brighter smile is within your reach, so contact New Hyde Park Dental to learn more today. Costs may vary based on individual needs.