Embarrassed by Stained, Yellowed, Discolored Teeth?

Tooth Whitening Can Brighten Your Smile

Dull, stained, or discolored teeth can be whitened and brightened with our easy take-home tooth whitening kits. Although you use them at home, they are not the same as over-the-counter tooth whitening products. Your trays will be custom made to fit your teeth, and the whitening solution itself is more effective. Ask New Jersey Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Green how you can have white, bright, beautiful teeth again.

Causes of tooth discoloration

The effectiveness of tooth whitening will depend on the cause of discoloration. Many factors can contribute to tooth discoloration including:

• Aging
• Staining foods and beverages such as coffee, tea, sodas, dark berries
• Tobacco use
• Old fillings
• Medications
• Too much fluoride
• Dental trauma

Most exterior staining can be lightened or eliminated by tooth whitening. Crooked teeth can be effectively whitened, and it can even make them appear less crooked.

Certain types of discoloration, such as stains caused by medications, excessive fluoride, and some dental trauma, are unresponsive to whitening. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t have white teeth again. Options such as Porcelain Veneers or Dental Bonding can be used to cover the discoloration, and restore the beauty of your smile.

Old fillings can cause stains and discoloration, and can, themselves, become discolored. Only your tooth enamel will be lightened by whitening. The old fillings will not change color with whitening. However, we can replace your old fillings with beautiful porcelain fillings.

Tooth whitening alone or with other procedures

Tooth whitening is a great stand alone procedure and often a good first step if you are considering cosmetic dentistry but are not certain about taking the plunge with more involved procedures. It is a simple and inexpensive way to get a taste of the benefits of restoring the beauty of your smile.

Tooth whitening can also be a part of a complete Smile Makeover, or used to compliment other procedures such as Orthodontics.

Choosing the right tooth whitening option

Dr. Green is dedicated to bringing you the solutions that fit your goals. He will evaluate the type and level of staining in your teeth, and recommend the options which will be most effective for you.

For more information, see Tooth Whitening Questions.

Dr. Green offers many options for correcting the appearance of discolored teeth. If you are interested in tooth whitening in New Jersey, and want to learn more, please contact our Caldwell cosmetic dentistry office today for your free tooth whitening consultation. Dr. Green serves cosmetic dentistry patients in Caldwell, West Essex, Essex County, Morris County, and Passaic County, New Jersey.