Teeth Whitening Rochester
A Glow-Up for Your Smile
It is normal for teeth to incur stains over time. As you enjoy dark foods and beverages, some of those pigments can seep into your enamel and cause your smile to start looking yellowish or lackluster. If you feel self-conscious because of dental stains, our Rochester team is here to help! We offer both in-office and take-home professional teeth whitening services. Continue reading below to learn more about this affordable and effective cosmetic treatment.
Why Choose Zumbro Family Dental for Teeth Whitening?
- Take-Home and In-Office Treatment Available
- Highly Skilled Dentist and Team
- Brighten Your Teeth Up to Several Shades
Who Is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
You might be a good candidate for teeth whitening if:
- You feel self-conscious due to dental stains.
- Your dental discoloration will respond well to standard whitening formulas. Teeth whitening is able to address many kinds of intrinsic (inside the enamel) and extrinsic (on the surface of the enamel) stains.
- Your teeth are healthy enough to undergo a whitening procedure.
Before moving forward with whitening your teeth, our team will verify that it is a suitable treatment for your unique situation.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Teeth whitening formulas usually use hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. These powerful ingredients penetrate the teeth and break up pigment molecules, leading to a brighter and lighter appearance.
There are two main types of professional teeth whitening services. Depending on the details of your situation, we might recommend that you either undergo an in-office service or purchase one of our custom take-home whitening kits.
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
A take-home teeth whitening kit can allow you to brighten your smile on your schedule! All you have to do is use the provided kit as directed. Typically, this involves applying the formula for a specific amount of time each day for up to two weeks, though you may start to notice a difference after just a few days.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
If you want to achieve results as quickly as possible, we may recommend that you undergo an in-office treatment. Our team will apply a powerful bleaching formula to your teeth, let it sit for a while, and then thoroughly rinse it off. Within the space of about one hour, your teeth may become up to several shades brighter.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
Teeth whitening is not permanent, but you can make your results last longer if you adhere to some basic guidelines:
- Minimize your intake of highly pigmented foods and beverages.
- Drink dark beverages, such as coffee and tea, through a straw in order to minimize their contact with your teeth.
- Maintain a thorough oral hygiene routine.
- Eat white dairy products to keep your teeth strong.
- Perform periodic whitening touch-ups.
- Do not smoke or chew tobacco.
