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Look Years Younger with Professional Teeth Whitening

In Cosmetic July 7, 2021

Teeth whitening is a cosmetic dental procedure that can significantly improve your overall health and appearance. Sparkling white teeth give you a younger look and make you more comfortable smiling and interacting with people. On the other hand, discolored and poorly maintained teeth give the impression of someone older whose smile has been impacted by the passing years.

Professional Teeth Whitening Options

If you want to maintain good oral health, professional care and maintenance are critical. Visiting a dentist for teeth whitening comes with the following benefits:

  • Your dentist will do an exam to check your overall oral health before proceeding with the procedure.
  • They will recommend the best teeth whitening option based on the condition of your teeth, any health issues, the desired results, and your preferences.
  • Choosing professional teeth whitening means that you have access to more efficient products and equipment, allowing for procedures that lead to reliable results.

In-Office Teeth Whitening Treatments

Unlike take-home whitening treatments that require you to follow a daily routine for weeks, in-office treatments are faster, safer, and more efficient. Many take less than two hours from start to finish. In-office whitening is becoming increasingly popular as the results are overseen by a professional and dependably safe.

Some popular in-office treatment brands include the BriteSmile® bleaching system that uses hydrogen peroxide gels, the Opalescence® Boost bleaching formula, and Zoom!® whitening. These professional options may be more expensive than take-home teeth whitening kits, but they are also more effective in most cases.

Laser Whitening

The laser whitening procedure is one of the most popular whitening treatments offered by dental professionals. Initially, carbamide peroxide was used, but with advancements in technology, lasers have been added to the equation to speed up the chemical reaction during the process. Laser whitening is an in-office procedure effective for treating stains due to aging, tobacco use, or prolonged consumption of certain foods such as coffee and soda.

Why choose laser treatment?

  • The procedure is painless
  • Suitable for those with highly sensitive teeth
  • The results are noticeable with just one session

Take-Home Whitening Treatments

If in-office whitening is not in your budget, there are several professional take-home whitening solutions that your dentist may recommend. They include:

  • Tray bleaching – This whitening treatment uses a custom-made tray and a professional whitening gel to achieve the desired look. The gel is strong enough to get rid of stains, yellowness, and spots.
  • Paint-on teeth whiteners – This treatment consists of a whitening gel that you apply to the teeth using a brush. Here, the gel hardens and coats the teeth removing the yellow color.
  • Whitening strips – This is one of the most common methods used at home. They consist of thin, flexible strips placed over the teeth for about 30 minutes per day. The strips contain hydrogen peroxide that bleaches and whitens the teeth.

See Your Dental Professional

Based on the condition of your teeth, your overall oral health, and sensitivity issues, your dentist may recommend in-office or take-home teeth whitening treatment. Regardless of the procedure you choose, it’s best to schedule an appointment with your dentist to make sure your smile is in optimal health.

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Dr. Pescastore,

I just had to take a minute to let you know how much me and my family appreciate everything you have done for us. When we met in 2001 I was honestly anxious about the work I needed to have done. I was nervous about the results and also about the potential pain it might take to achieve the smile I wanted. You were so thorough in your evaluation of my extensive dental history and so clear in your explanation of the procedures required that I felt confident to take your recommendations and trust my smile to you. I have never regretted that decision. I am so grateful for the way you and your wonderful staff made every appointment as easy and comfortable as it could possibly have been. I was always happy to be going there knowing I would be treated so well and love the results. I still feel the same way, and look forward to my appointments with you and your caring staff. I really enjoy the spa like feeling and always leave there more relaxed than when I arrived. My friends are always surprised to learn that I look forward to my dentist appointments as they are lamenting about theirs.

I am especially grateful for the way you have treated my daughters. They too had many dentists before you and were nervous about going to the dentist. Thanks to you and Stacey and the rest of your wonderful staff they now share my feeling about going to the dentist and are happy to be there. Brooke is so afraid of needles that even at seventeen years old she still cries if she thinks she might get a shot at the doctors office. She was very nervous before her first appointment with you, in spite of mine and her sisters assurance that it really wouldn't hurt. Thank you for proving us right. Now even Brooke is not afraid to go to the dentist. I also want you to know how grateful I am for the emergency care you gave Sadie when she chipped her front tooth. I really appreciate you changing your own plans for the day to help her. She was so upset about the way her tooth looked that she cried all the way to your office. She, like me, left your office that day feeling great about herself and her smile. You have really made a positive difference in our lives and we are all so grateful to you for it. We all look forward to seeing you and your great team for our future dental needs.

With Great Respect and Many Thanks,

Pennie Gaddis

I look back at old photographs and realize I spent years hiding teeth. I had braces in my 30s and made the mistake of having my orthodontist apply veneers to my discolored, misshapen teeth. I was his first veneers patient, and I learned that when you're having cosmetic dentistry done, you should have a cosmetic dentist do it. When I decided to have those veneers replaced, I found an expert Dr. Pescatore. In fact, it was just a few weeks before my wedding that I asked Dr. Pescatore to do my smile makeover. I trusted him completely and knew from my first appointment that I was in good hands. He impressed me with his concern that my veneers look natural, and they do. My smile is huge in my wedding pictures, not only because I had a new husband but also because I had fabulous new teeth! I'm grateful to Dr. Pescatore and his caring, attentive staff for what they did for me. I finally have the smile I'd always wanted.

Evelyn Dalton

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