Rejuvenate Your Smile With Teeth Whitening

One of the first things people notice when they meet someone is their smile. Although it’s not mandatory to have a sparkling, white set of teeth to proudly show them off, many patients desire that—and we may just be able to help you achieve your smile goals with our teeth whitening in Mullica Hill, NJ!

What Is Teeth Whitening?

This cosmetic treatment involves a straightforward process to help teeth sparkle. The whitening products used contain hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide, which help break down stains to ensure they are less noticeable and to allow the teeth to be brighter.

How Does This Cosmetic Treatment Address Smile Issues?

Teeth whitening can address several oral health concerns you may have to improve the overall appearance of your smile, including:

• Tobacco Use and Food & Drink: Coffee, tea, and red wine can all develop stubborn stains. These contain intense color pigmentation that sticks to enamel and can be difficult to remove with brushing and flossing. Tobacco use can also cause yellow discoloration on the teeth. Whitening can remove these surface stains.
• Aging Teeth: Underneath your teeth, enamel is a soft area known as dentin, which gets thinner over time and can become more yellow, which a whitening gel can combat.
• Medications: Tooth darkening can often be a side effect of some medications. You can ask our dentist about whether the medication you take may be causing your teeth stains.
• Trauma: If your teeth have been impacted by a hit or kick, they can change color due to the dentin, which teeth whitening can address.

Is Everyone A Candidate For Teeth Whitening?

Unfortunately, no. Although teeth whitening may be desirable for most patients, it’s ideal for those with healthy gums and teeth. The treatment can irritate the tooth's nerve if you have sensitive teeth or enamel erosion. Pregnant women are also advised to avoid this service and to wait until after they’ve had their baby.

Contact our dentist in Mullica Hill, NJ to see if you can start tweaking that smile today!