Teeth Whitening – Little Ferry, NJ
Achieve Professional Whitening Results from Home
One of the first things that others notice about you is the quality of your smile. Unfortunately, if your teeth are tinted more yellow or brown than pearly white, you’re less likely to make a good impression.
Fortunately, Dr. Peters can provide everything you need to achieve professional whitening results from home. Our team offers customized take-home kits containing professional-grade supplies for an optimal outcome from the comfort of your living room. Continue reading to learn more about this popular service, and feel free to contact us with any additional questions!
Why Choose Erin Dental for Teeth Whitening?
- Dentist with 15+ Years of Experience
- Trusted Member of the American Dental Association
- Professional-Grade Philips Zoom Whitening Products
Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Before providing you with your customized take-home kit, our team will examine your mouth to ensure no pre-existing issues, like cavities or gum disease, interfere with the results. This also allows Dr. Peters to identify the type of discoloration to suggest appropriate solutions.
For instance, extrinsic stains occur from repeated or prolonged exposure to darkly pigmented foods and drinks, like coffee, tea, wine, and berries. These surface issues typically respond well to topical treatments and can be effectively reduced with professional-grade teeth whiteners. However, if the blemishes originate or have seeped into the lower layer of dentin, you may do better with a different cosmetic procedure, such as porcelain veneers or dental bonding.
How Does Take-Home Teeth Whitening Work?
Many patients wanting lighter smiles have tried over-the-counter products only to be disappointed with the lack of results. Store-bought gels typically contain diluted bleaching agents that are less potent and often come with one-size-fits-all applicator strips or trays. That means there’s plenty of room for error, so you might not see the change you hoped for. To make matters worse, you could develop sensitivity overusing the product, trying to achieve the perfect shade.
Meanwhile, Dr. Peters will provide custom-fitted applicator trays to prevent potential errors. Our kits also include ultra-concentrated Zoom whitening gel designed to mitigate potential discomfort. Most patients see changes within a week or two of starting treatment.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
Professional teeth whitening usually lasts anywhere from six months to three years. However, there are things you can do to maintain the perfect shade you’ve worked so hard to achieve. You can preserve your sparkling smile by:
- Avoid dark foods. Steer clear of common culprits known to tint enamel and opt for foods that support your grin, instead. Dairy products like cheese and yogurt contain plenty of calcium to strengthen your teeth.
- Touch up as necessary. You may require periodic touch-ups to maintain the appearance of your whitening results, particularly if new stains have developed since your initial application.
- Maintain your routine. You should brush and floss twice daily to remove plaque that gives pigmented particles something to cling to.
Finally, you should schedule a routine visit with our team every six months to ensure that no problems have developed and to polish away any recent surface stains.