With hundreds of teeth whitening options available, it can be difficult to determine which method will work best for your exact needs. Your smile is often the first thing people notice about you, so ask yourself, are you making a good first impression with your smile? It doesn’t matter whether you choose to go with over-the-counter products or come into our office for a whitening procedure, we’re happy to help because we want you to do it the right way.
When you come in for a consultation, we want to first determine if your teeth are intrinsically or extrinsically stained. Intrinsic stains are on the surface, having barely penetrated the enamel. They are caused by coffee, smoking and aging. These stains are reversible through bleaching. Extrinsic stains develop from the inside of the teeth and are often caused by different antibiotics and other permanent staining agents. The teeth are darkened as a result of bacteria buildup and cannot be reversed by whitening alone. In this case, we would suggest veneers as a way to improve your smile.
For those whose teeth are intrinsically stained, we are happy to provide insight into which whitening treatment would work best for you. At our New York, NY dental office, we offer an in-office whitening procedure that can improve your smile up to 10 shades in less than an hour. This professionally applied whitening solution is a powerful concentration of peroxide that can only be administered by a professional. We also offer custom take-home tray whitening. We will take a mold of your teeth and fit you with custom-made tray system that is worn while you sleep. You will see gradual improvement, whitening at your own pace. We will also offer advice regarding over-the-counter whitening products. This ranges from toothpaste all the way to surface strips. While these options take more time, it allows you to whiten whenever you want.
If you would like to schedule a consultation with one of our skilled dentists, visit www.ninakianidds.com or call us at 212-279-8770!
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