Smile Perfected

We are very excited to share with you our new in office whitening!! For one very affordable fee it only takes 20 minutes to have a whiter smile. You will also receive a tray to take home to do minor touch ups as needed.

Professional teeth whitening is faster, more effective, and longer lasting that treatments you find over the counter. As we age, our teeth darken over time. Maintaining good oral hygiene and steering away from certain foods and beverages will help keep any future darkening to a minimum.

The following are some suggestions to help maximize the results of your whitening efforts!

• During the time you are whitening, and for 48 hours after, avoid or minimize smoking, highly colored foods (red sauce, blueberries, etc.), dark beverages (coffee, tea, etc.).

• Mild sensitivity to hot or cold liquids may occur. This usually passes within 1-2 days. If sensitivity is severe or persists, contact our office.

• If you experience gum sensitivity, do not brush the afflicted area while brushing your teeth.

• Immediate whitening results can be quite dramatic due to minor dehydration of your teeth. It is normal for the color to tone down somewhat after treatment when your teeth rehydrate to a natural white tone.

• Long term results vary from patient to patient. This can depend on the original shade of your teeth and include habits such as smoking or drinking colored beverages (red wine, coffee, tea, etc.)

• “Touch-up” treatments are recommended every 3-6 months to retain color.

• Existing fillings, crowns, bonding, etc. will not whiten. Therefore, these may need to be changed in order to match your new smile.

• If your family or friends notice your new smile, please let them know that we can help improve their smile too!

*Whitening is not a once in a lifetime event – your results will fade over time. How long whitening lasts varies between each individual and depends on a number of factors, including: age, starting tooth shade, history of trauma to teeth, diet, oral hygiene, and smoking. Whitening is most effective after having your teeth professionally cleaned, and regular maintenance requires less work and less material.

Things to avoid:

  • Tobacco products

  • Coffee and tea

  • Red wine

  • Food coloring

  • Any bright-colored drinks