Professional Teeth Whitening in Mount Olive Township, NJ
Serving Budd Lake and Surrounding Areas
Whitening procedures have effectively restored the smile of people with
stained, dull, or discolored teeth.
The darker tissue of your teeth, the dentin, can become exposed as the
outer layer of enamel is worn away by the effects of aging or things like
caffeine and tobacco.
Food particles are naturally attracted to a tooth's enamel by a certain
protein. Products like coffee and tea, berries and soy sauce are notorious
for staining teeth. Over time, teeth actually become more absorbent and
vulnerable to staining from food and other substances.
One type of stain—caused by traumatic injuries, medications, and
fluorosis—actually begins inside the tooth; brushing and flossing
don’t help. Another type of stain—one that can be more easily
attacked by brushing, flossing and rinsing—is caused by external
factors such as foods.
More and more people today are choosing tooth-whitening procedures to
reverse the effects of aging and abuse from food and tobacco stains.
Some commercially available "whitening toothpastes" can be somewhat
effective at removing stains and making teeth a few shades brighter.
However, many of these products have abrasive substances that can actually
wear away your tooth's enamel.
Whitening agents actually change the color of your teeth, but only are
effective on certain types of stains. For example, bleaching agents have a
difficult time removing brownish or grayish stains. These products also
are not as effective on pitted or badly discolored teeth, or on
restorations such as crowns, bridges, bonding and tooth-colored fillings
(porcelain veneers or dental bonding may be more appropriate in this
case).
Professional whitening performed by our office is considered to be the
most effective and safest method; done properly, tooth whitening can last
as long as five years. Over-the-counter whitening systems are somewhat
effective as long as they are monitored and directions followed closely.
Looking to brighten your smile? Steven Abrams, DMD in Mount Olive, NJ offers professional Teeth Whitening. For more information contact our dental office or call us at (973) 691-8200 to make an appointment. Call Today!