Teeth whitening in Moorestown

What Are the Advantages of Professional Teeth Whitening?

Also called chair-side teeth whitening or power bleaching, professional tooth whitening is conducted by professionals in a safe, monitored environment. This means you'll achieve a faster and more even result than you can from do-it-yourself teeth whitening products. Since professional whitening gel is more concentrated than any product you can buy over the counter, you'll achieve faster and better results, plus your treatment will be overseen by a dental professional.

Since not all teeth will respond in the same manner to the whitening procedure, getting a professional whitening can be prudent if you have restoration work. Crowns, fillings, and veneers may not respond to the bleaching procedure, and you'll have unevenly colored teeth. Also, if you have decay, a defective filling, or an infection, the tooth may appear discolored when it isn't. Your Moorestown dentist can determine this and recommend the best alternative that will provide you with the white teeth you desire. Call our Moorestown office for an appointment or if you have additional questions about teeth whitening.

Before we provide any teeth whitening procedure, our teeth bleaching dentist will thoroughly examine your teeth and gums to ensure the success of the procedure. Then, our dentist will recommend the best teeth whitening option for you.

Do You Provide Kits for At-Home Treatment?

Sometimes, in-office treatment isn't feasible, so we provide professional-quality, at-home whitening kits for teeth whitening at home. The kits use the same professional products that we use in our Moorestown office and are more effective than the over-the-counter kits you get at your local pharmacy.

You'll need to come to the office for an appointment so we can fabricate the trays you need and assemble your kit. Most of our patients report lighter teeth by up to six shades when they wear their trays an hour per day for two weeks. If you'd like to arrange a kit for at-home teeth whitening, call our Moorestown office, and we'll help you.

What Are the Benefits of Professional vs DIY Whitening Products?

Although DIY kits are convenient, they lack the speed and consistent results that professional products provide. It may seem that you have a wider variety of products from which to choose, such as strips, rinses, toothpastes, and trays, but you won't achieve the same dramatic results as you would from a professional product. Also, if used incorrectly, they can damage your gums. When your teeth bleaching dentist supervises your teeth whitening, you'll achieve safer and more spectacular results.

What's Involved in the Teeth Whitening Procedure?

Your specific procedure may vary somewhat depending on the type of whitening system you select, but the procedure is generally as follows:

1. Your dentist will clean and examine your teeth
2. We'll take photos to determine the color and monitor the whitening progress
3. We'll place a cheek retractor to expose your teeth and protect your mouth
4. We'll apply a protective liquid to your gums
5. We'll apply the first of several coats of bleaching gel
6. We may use a special light to intensify the whitening results
7. We'll evaluate the color to determine whether you need additional visits or at-home treatments

If you have any questions, let us know, and we'll be happy to answer them.

Ready for a New Smile?

If you're ready to replace your dingy teeth with a gleaming, white smile, call our office for an appointment for teeth whitening in Moorestown, and let's get started!

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