Teeth Whitening on the Upper East Side NYC

Minoli & Vijay, DDS PC provides professional teeth whitening services on the Upper East Side in New York, NY. Call 212-888-4140 to learn more and schedule your appointment with our cosmetic dentist.

Are you self-conscious about discolored, yellowing, or stained teeth? Is your smile suffering the effects of your love of coffee, tea, or red wine? Yellow teeth and surface stains can affect your self-esteem and the overall appearance of your smile, but professional teeth whitening can help you achieve the pearly whites you desire.

Teeth whitening is one of the most common cosmetic dentistry procedures, with almost 4 million procedures performed each year, according to the American Society for Dental Aesthetics (ASDA). Our practice offers professional teeth whitening services designed to enhance your smile and boost your confidence in a stress-free environment.

If you’re interested in teeth whitening and want to learn more about the procedure, keep reading for an overview of what teeth whitening is and the methods available to brighten your smile.

Understanding Tooth Discoloration

Tooth discoloration can occur for many reasons throughout life. Surface stains from foods and beverages like coffee and tea are common culprits, while aging naturally causes teeth to lose their brightness. Some patients experience discoloration due to certain medications or lifestyle factors. Understanding the cause of your staining helps our cosmetic dentist determine the best whitening treatment for your natural teeth and overall oral health.

A teeth whitening system uses peroxide, carbamide peroxide, or hydrogen peroxide whitening gel to safely and effectively lighten the color of your teeth.

A professional whitening treatment can lighten your smile by one to eight shades, depending on the teeth whitening system you choose and the condition of your teeth.

Several types of whitening treatments are available; all use some type of peroxide (a chemical compound) to help remove stains from teeth and make them brighter for whiter teeth.

OTC teeth whitening kits are available at drug stores. These treatments are relatively inexpensive and may lighten the color of your teeth, but they may not be as effective or safe for all types of discolored teeth or tints. Results are generally not as significant as those achieved by a professional teeth whitening system.

A professional in-office teeth whitening procedure typically requires only one office visit. A protective gel or rubber shield is placed over the gums to protect the soft tissue.

After applying a whitening agent containing carbamide peroxide to the teeth, a specialized light is used to accelerate the bleaching agent’s action. This whitening system is the quickest method of achieving results.

For at-home bleaching, a mold of the teeth is taken to create a customized mouth guard that will hold the whitening gel, which contains carbide peroxide, against the teeth.

Once the at home whitening trays are created, it is worn for the duration specified by your dentist. The duration can range from a few hours a day to all night, for up to four weeks or longer if desired.

Professional teeth whitening has several advantages over OTC whitening kits.

Dentists have access to a more potent professional whitening treatment than those sold over the counter, and they can tailor the procedure to your specific needs. A dentist can also consider other factors that affect tooth color, such as medications you may be taking.

In addition, a dentist can offer advice on how best to maintain your new white smile once you leave the office. Toothpaste and rinses that contain peroxide are available over the counter, but some may be less effective than others or could even damage your teeth. A professional can help you figure out which product is right for you.

Teeth whitening is not “one size fits all.” It takes a customized approach to achieve the best results. Your dentist can address all your questions and concerns and advise you which method will provide you with the results you want.

Call 212-888-4140 to schedule your appointment.