Tooth Whitening

Brushing and flossing are everyday ways to keep your teeth bright, white and healthy. Still, if you might feel like your smile is lacking some sparkle or is more yellow than it used to be, you’re not alone.  Over time, your teeth can go from white to not-so-bright for a number of reasons, including food, drink and tobacco stains, aging, tooth injury, medications, and medical treatments.

White teeth enhance your smile and make you feel more confident about your appearance.  But it’s important to talk to us before deciding to whiten your teeth.  Several methods of whitening can cause tooth sensitivity or leave the stains between your teeth.   Overuse of these whiteners can damage your tooth enamel or gums. 

Additionally, whiteners may not correct all types of discoloration. For example, yellow teeth will probably whiten well, brown teeth may not respond as well and teeth with gray tones may not whiten at all. It will not work on caps, veneers, crowns or fillings. It also won’t be effective if your tooth discoloration is caused by medications or injuries to the tooth.  

In our office, we use a safe, effective method called Sensational Smile.  This process uses an accelerating light that helps to activate the gel’s whitening ingredients at a faster rate, resulting in a brighter smile and whiter teeth.  With Sinsational Smile, patients experience little or no sensitivity, while gaining 2-5 shades of change in their teeth.   This process doesn’t require uncomfortable prep time, gingiva blocking or retractors.  

Sinsational Smile is designed to complement your semi-annual teeth cleanings, so we recommend you schedule your whitening after your cleaning appointment.  You will want to refrain from any food or drink that causes tooth stains, including coffee, for 24 hours after your whitening session.  

Scheduling your Sinsational Smile treatment after your cleaning, may extend your visit by 40 minutes, but it is well worth the time.  You deserve to have a beautiful and exceptional smile.