Everyone Loves a Bright White Smile

As the end of summer quickly approaches, our faces begin to lighten up. Unfortunately, our teeth do not. Stains develop on your teeth from the food and beverages you eat, including coffee, tea, tobacco, soda, and wine all combine with the natural effects of aging on teeth to gradually darken our smiles. Two types of stains may appear on your teeth, extrinsic and intrinsic. Extrinsic stains are developed on the outer layer, or enamel of your teeth while intrinsic discoloration originates within your tooth structure underneath the semi-translucent enamel. Teeth whitening is not the best option for intrinsic discoloration.

How do we fix this?
Modern Dentistry performs an examination to assess the nature and severity of your teeth stains/discoloration and then recommend teeth whitening or a more appropriate cosmetic enhancement.

Depending on the results, we will recommend our Philips Zoom Whitespeed, which is the number 1 patient requested professional whitening brand. This process is clinically proven to whiten teeth up to eight shades in 45 minutes. The procedure involves a professional-strength bleaching agent applied to the surfaces of your teeth. The whitening gel is comprised of a peroxide-based compound that systematically breaks up stains on and underneath the layers of tooth enamel. With this system, the bleaching agent also oxidizes the tooth structure called dentin, which is directly underneath enamel, resulting in brightening the main body of each tooth.

Will teeth whitening make my teeth sensitive?
While 99% of patients surveyed experienced little to no sensitivity with our Phillips Zoom Whitespeed system, tooth sensitivity is a potential risk with all whitening procedures. We provide you with a take home kit that includes a syringe of relief ACP Oral Care Gel, which helps manage sensitivity.

How long do results last?
With proper care and maintenance, the results of Philips Zoom Whitespeed can be permanent. Patients must use the trays and whitening gel at home periodically in order to gain an advantage on teeth stains and discoloration during their earlier stages.

It never hurts to schedule an appointment to get your teeth checked out and find out if the Philips Zoom Whitespeed is right for you!

At Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury, our doctors and team look forward to providing you with the beautiful, healthy smile you desire through our wide array of dental services. Contact us to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mehdi, and colleagues by calling our office at (508) 842-8838.