Teeth Whitening

Contact Dr. Wayne Silverstein at Madison Smile today to set up a consultation to determine which whitening method is best for you and your continued dental health

Why aren't my teeth as white as they used to be?

There are many reasons why teeth become discolored and most people’s teeth naturally darken over time. Coffee, tea or tobacco consumption, antibiotic use, excessive fluoride, or simply age are all contributing factors to tooth discoloration. While there are many at-home bleaching products and whitening toothpastes on the market today, only a dentist can get your teeth their whitest.

Madison Smile recommends two teeth whitening procedures that have the greatest potential to give you the sparkling smile you are looking for– Zoom and Nite White. Zoom is a fast and convenient bleaching process that lightens discoloration of tooth enamel. In just over an hour, a pH-balanced Hydrogen Peroxide gel that is activated by laser light gently penetrates your teeth to remove deep stains and dramatically whiten your teeth six to ten shades. The procedure is simple with a short preparation to isolate your lips and gums, a specially designed light that activates the Zoom whitening agent and a five-minute procedure-completing fluoride treatment. With proper care and an occasional at-home touch-up, your new smile will shine for years to come!

Nite White is another fast and safe method of tooth whitening. The whitening gel is a thick, peppermint cream flavored, carbamide peroxide solution that dentists may dispense to patients to use at home. The gel is placed in a thin bleaching tray that fits over your teeth where the active ingredients in the gel are broken down and oxygen is then able to penetrate your teeth’s enamel in order to bleach the colored substances within. The bleaching tray is worn overnight while you sleep for maximum convenience and ultimate performance. In most cases, patients see dramatic whitening results in less than ten days or nights. After using Nite White, your teeth will always be lighter than they once were but proper care and occasional touch-ups are strongly recommended for continued results.