Teeth Whitening – West Roxbury, MA

Enjoy a Brighter, Shinier Grin

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Many people live with stubborn dental stains and discoloration that cannot be lifted by conventional oral hygiene measures like brushing and flossing. Thankfully, professional teeth whitening treatments can reliably remove these difficult blemishes in brief timeframes. Here’s a quick look at how teeth whitening treatments work and who can benefit from them from the team at Family Dentistry of West Roxbury, but please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions.

Why Choose Family Dentistry of West Roxbury for Teeth Whitening?

  • Skilled and Meticulous Dentist
  • Resolve Stubborn Dental Stains
  • Achieve a Whiter and More Beautiful Smile

Who Is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?

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Teeth can develop stains for a variety of reasons like exposure to pigments and dyes, injuries, enamel erosion, certain medications, and genetic factors, and they can make it difficult to be proud of your smile. Thankfully, virtually any adult can be a fantastic candidate for teeth whitening if they are free from oral infections, and we can usually prepare a patient who isn’t ready for the treatment by administering an appropriate restorative procedure like gum disease therapy or dental fillings.

How Does Teeth Whitening Work?

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Teeth whitening works by bleaching stubborn stains and discoloration out of the patient’s dental enamel, and professional treatments deliver results far superior to what can be expected from store-bought whitening methods.

Take-Home Teeth Whitening

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A professional take-home teeth whitening kit comes with customized dental trays designed to fit your smile and professional-grade whitening gel that can reliably eliminate frustrating stains. You’ll only need to apply the gel to the trays and wear them over your teeth for about an hour daily for two weeks. By the end of the treatment, your smile will be shiny and bright.

In-Office Teeth Whitening

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We can lift stubborn stains and discoloration with an in-office teeth whitening treatment that takes about an hour. To do this, our dentist will apply a few layers of whitening gel to your teeth and treat them with a specialized UV light. This procedure can safely brighten your smile in time for a special event like a wedding, graduation, or job interview.

Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile

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The results of your teeth whitening treatment can last for several months or several years depending on how well you take care of your smile. To keep your smile bright, be sure to practice excellent oral hygiene by brushing, flossing, and rinsing with antibacterial mouthwash every day while visiting our office regularly for checkups. It’s also a great idea to enjoy plenty of white dairy products that provide the minerals your teeth need to stay strong while avoiding foods and beverages that are heavy with pigments and dyes. We can also perform touch-up whitening treatments as necessary to preserve your results.