When is the best time to whiten teeth?

Having your teeth professionally cleaned before you whiten your smile will remove surface stains and tartar, making it easier for the whitening agent to come into direct contact with teeth. Your hygienist will also polish your teeth, removing some of the build-up that collects from foods, beverages, and smoking, which will also help your teeth look their whitest.

Are yellow teeth permanent?

If your teeth are discolored due to staining from food and drinks, smoking, or lower-quality dental care, your teeth don’t have to be yellow permanently. Our professional teeth whitening treatments by Philips Zoom! use a potent whitening formula that breaks up stubborn stains and then carries them away. However, some causes of yellow teeth are beneath the surface. These stains, called intrinsic stains, result from medications or thinning of the tooth enamel, which allows the underlying dentin layer to show through. Because dentin is naturally brownish, your teeth appear yellow. Luckily, we offer numerous other cosmetic dental treatments that can eliminate the appearance of intrinsic stains.

Does Whitening Damage Teeth?

This is important since whitening your enamel (the outer protective layer of your tooth) can slightly weaken the teeth, and prolonged use can cause damage. In-office whitening delivers the results you want in minutes, and then you can get back to protecting your enamel by avoiding acidic foods and drinks and using fluoride toothpaste and/or mouthwash.

How Can I Help My Teeth Stay White After Teeth Whitening Treatment?

It's best to avoid the foods, beverages, and lifestyle habits that may have contributed to your stained or yellowed teeth in the first place. If you do indulge, be sure to rinse your mouth with water afterward. You can also expect to need touch-up whitening treatments in the future. We offer take-home whitening kits just for that purpose.

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A bright, stunning smile makes a great first impression, and professional teeth whitening is one of the most affordable cosmetic dental treatments to improve your teeth’s appearance.

At Norfolk County Dental Care, we offer several options to accommodate every budget and lifestyle, including take-home custom teeth whitening kits, professional-strength whitening strips, in-office whitening treatment, and Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed. We offer teeth-whitening consultations to help patients choose the option that will deliver the best results. All you have to do is call our Norfolk, MA dental office at (508) 528-6510 !

Before and after results of teeth whitening in Norfolk MA

Causes of Tooth Discoloration

If you smoke or drink strong coffee, it probably makes sense that your smile is not as bright as it used to be. But even if you avoid smoking and java drinks, you still might notice that your teeth become darker with time. It is simply part of the aging process.

Common foods, often among the healthiest, leave a residue on the teeth and cause a darkened appearance. Blueberries, dark green vegetables, and flavorful herbs and spices are common stain-causing foods.

Professional teeth whitening can take years off your appearance by giving you a smile that is noticeably whiter and brighter.

About Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed

We use Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed for fast teeth whitening, clinically proven to make your teeth up to 8 shades whiter. We have found Philips Zoom to be the fastest, easiest, and most effective whitening solution, and we are pleased to offer it to our patients.

Many patients are concerned about sensitivity after teeth whitening treatment, but before we even begin the Philips Zoom teeth whitening process, our top dentists will protect your gums and other soft tissues. Then your dentist will apply a unique hydrogen peroxide whitening gel to your teeth. This solution breaks down even the most stubborn stains; the Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed Whitening LED Accelerator’s intense power makes the process even more effective.

The Philips Zoom teeth whitening process is safe because it is performed under the supervision of our dentist—and it delivers results unmatched by over-the-counter whitening products.

Dental patient during teeth whitening treatment in Norfolk MA

The In-Office Teeth-Whitening Procedure

On social media today, there are usually lots of pictures and videos posted online for everyone to see. If you have a special event, such as a reunion, party, holiday, or vacation, on the horizon, you might want a whiter smile—fast.

Our in-office whitening system allows us to brighten teeth by several shades in about an hour. With Philips Zoom whitening, your teeth can be up to eight shades whiter and brighter after a short time in the dental chair.

Your dentist will apply a peroxide-based whitening gel to your teeth and protect your gums with a barrier. We activate the whitening gel with a special light that helps the whitening product penetrate the microscopic pores of the teeth, bleaching stains away.

Take-Home Teeth Whitening Kits

By opting to whiten your teeth with an experienced dentist, you can expect great results. Our consultation will reveal the best type of whitening products for you to achieve a white smile and reduce sensitivity.

At your appointment, we will:

Take impressions of teeth
Make custom molds of teeth
Fabricate whitening trays
Provide whitening gel
Go over instructions

Once at home, you simply place a small amount of gel in each front-tooth receptacle and insert the trays into your mouth. Wear your trays for 30 minutes to 1 hour, then brush off the remaining gel.

After about two weeks of use, your teeth will look younger and brighter. You can keep your trays to touch up your smile later.

Take-Home Whitening Strips

Many patients are surprised to learn that we offer whitening strips, and they love the convenience they offer.

Take-home professional-strength whitening strips can provide a fast and affordable way to brighten your smile. They are as easy to use as the less-effective, over-the-counter whitening strips available at your local department store: After drying the front of the teeth, simply apply the whitening strip evenly and leave it on for the indicated time.

You remove the whitening strip by peeling it off or brushing it away from your teeth.

Teeth-Whitening Aftercare

In-office whitening can be used alone or in tandem with our take-home system for the brightest results.

Teeth exposed to foods and beverages that cause staining will eventually start to look less than white over a few months. You can try to avoid these, or at least be sure to rinse after imbibing. If you are a smoker or use tobacco products, these can also cause staining.

The best way to keep your teeth white after your initial whitening treatment is to use our at-home kit to do touch-up treatments every couple of months. Stay on top of at-home oral care by brushing and flossing regularly. Visiting the dentist every six months for dental exams and cleanings can also help your smile stay looking beautiful.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most dentists agree that over-the-counter whitening gels, strips, pastes, and mouthwashes can remove some surface stains from teeth. But they simply don’t get below the surface of the teeth to remove deeply set stains. Professional teeth whitening breaks up stubborn stains, making your teeth noticeably whiter.

Many people tend to use these over-the-counter teeth-whitening products incorrectly, which can lead to sensitivity and discomfort. Professional teeth whitening at our dental office is performed under your dentist’s care, and most of our patients report minimal sensitivity because we take proper precautions to protect the gums and other soft tissues of the mouth.

Brighten Your Smile with Teeth Whitening in Norfolk, MA

Give us a call at (508) 528-6510to learn more about your professional teeth whitening options at our Norfolk, MA, dental office. We have a teeth-whitening system that suits your lifestyle and budget. Don’t go another day with a smile you don’t love to show the world.

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