Many factors cause your smile to appear less white over time. For example, certain foods and drinks, some medications, and smoking can leave stains on teeth, while aging dulls your smile. In many cases, professional teeth whitening eliminates these stains and gives you a whiter and brighter smile. We offer both in-office and take-home professional teeth whitening at Murphy Dental Group in Milton MA, where Dr. John Murphy, Dr. Patrick Murphy, or Dr. Natalie Shlosman can help you decide which Milton teeth whitening option is best for you.
In-Office Whitening
In-office professional Milton teeth whitening is the quickest way to whiten your smile. It only takes about one hour to significantly brighten your smile. Many patients enjoy teeth that are up to eight shades whiter after just one in-office appointment.
After taking precautions to protect the lips and cheeks, a professional-strength hydrogen peroxide gel is brushed on the teeth. While on the teeth, the bleaching agent in the gel penetrates the enamel and works to eliminate surface stains. Once the gel is wiped off after about an hour, your smile will be visibly whiter by several shades.
Take-Home Whitening
We also offer take-home teeth whitening kits at our office in Milton MA. A take-home whitening kit still delivers professional results but allows you to whiten your teeth according to your schedule in the comfort of your own home. Like in-office treatments, a whitening gel is used to eliminate stains and brighten the teeth. The gel is added to custom trays that are worn over the top and bottom rows of teeth for one hour at a time up to several times a week. All it takes is just a few weeks to achieve a noticeably whiter smile.
There are some types of stains that Milton teeth whitening treatments cannot eliminate. The bleaching agent in whitening treatments can only penetrate the surface layer of enamel. That means stains affecting the innermost layer of a tooth cannot be removed through tooth-whitening treatments. Deep stains are caused by injury or trauma, certain mediations, and other factors. In such cases, other cosmetic dentistry options are an effective option for achieving a whiter smile.
If your smile has become dull, stained, or discolored, professional teeth whitening could be the solution you need. Schedule an appointment with Dr. John Murphy, Dr. Patrick Murphy, or Dr. Natalie Shlosman to learn more about professional teeth whitening by calling Murphy Dental Group in Milton MA at (617) 696-3900.