Teeth Whitening
Regardless of how well you care for your teeth, it is inevitable that, over time, some yellowing or discoloration will occur. This gradual change can be caused by aging, substances that stain your teeth (coffee, tea and tobacco are prime culprits), excessive fluoride, or the deterioration of a tooth's nerve. A tooth whitening treatment performed by Englewood NJ Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Neil Stearns can be the perfect cure for yellowed or discolored teeth. These treatments bring about drastically whiter teeth and help create a brighter, more beautiful smile.
At-Home Whitening
The most popular method of whitening teeth is the at-home, dentist-supervised option. During your visit to the our Englewood dental office, Dr. Stearns will take a mold of your teeth and create a comfortable, customized mouthtray. The mouthtray holds a mild solution whose main ingredient is carbamide peroxide, a substance that reacts with water to release a non-toxic bleaching element (hydrogen peroxide). The mouthtray is placed inside the mouth, and sits only against the teeth, thereby avoiding contact with the gums. Patients can choose either to wear the mouthtray throughout the night or for stretches that last from two to four hours. When the mouthtray is worn throughout the night, the treatment lasts one to two weeks. Patients with more sensitive teeth may opt for the latter approach, which lasts three to five weeks.
For more information on teeth whitening or to schedule an appointment, please call our Englewood NJ dental office today at (201) 567-7676. We offer exceptional teeth whitening in Englewood, Englewood Cliffs and Cresskill.
