Teeth whitening NY - Investment in your smile

A smile goes for miles. However, a smile can also end up being disastrous if you have stained or yellow teeth. If you are the one who suffers from the stained teeth, then teeth whitening can do wonders for you. Teeth whitening does miracles for self-confidence. People around New York City choose Garden City teeth whitening mainly for the aesthetic purpose. A stained smile is never returned.

Teeth whitening NY is a specialized process in which certain amount of bleach or peroxide is used in order to whiten the stained teeth. The whitening is done on the outer surface or the enamel of the teeth. The teeth whitening process is not a permanent one. Regular touch up would be required after few years and more for those who are a regular drinker of tea, coffee or wine.  Teeth whitening is a low-risk procedure and can be done on all types of patients. However, some people go for the over the counter treatments rather than visiting their dentists. Such procedures often have the high level of bleach that can damage the enamel of your teeth.

Types of teeth whitening procedures

Teeth whitening should always be done by a dentist. As a patient you can  go for any one of the following two procedures:

1. In-house treatments:
   The in-house treatment means that your teeth whitening process will be done by the dentist at his clinic. The number of sessions you’ll have to undergo will depend on the staining of your teeth. Excessive staining requires more sessions and maybe advanced methods. If you have any crowns or veneers, they would be replaced after the teeth whitening procedure.
   
2. Take-home treatments:
   A take-home treatment often requires two visits. On the first appointment, custom molds are made for your teeth. It is this mold that will help you get the whitening agent on your teeth. On the second appointment, these custom made trays will be fit and the required adjustments made. The trays with their whitening agent will need to be worn according to your dentist’s instructions.
   

Patients generally prefer the take-home method than the in-house method. As the molds are custom made for your teeth, it is easier to whiten the teeth at home. It is important that you select an experienced dentist for teeth whitening procedure as the whitening agent should not come in contact with your gums. North Island Dental Arts is one the premier dental houses for all type of teeth whitening procedures.