Teeth Whitening – Allentown, PA

A recent employment poll revealed that patients are more likely to get a job or promotion if they have a brilliant smile. Another study revealed that patients with whiter teeth were perceived as younger on first impression. The verdict is in, a beautiful smile makes a difference professionally and personally. At Bradford Young Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we are dedicated to helping patients achieve their smile goals. If your goal is a brilliant smile, then you’ll be happy to hear that we offer professional teeth whitening treatments that brighten smiles up to ten shades!

Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?

First, it’s important to understand how stains form. In short, there are three layers to each tooth: the hard enamel surface, the inner dentin layer, and the soft central pulp. Over time, stains are absorbed into the enamel to the dentin layer, discoloring teeth. This could be caused by everything from the foods and drinks we consume to aging, certain medications, and genetic predisposition. To combat this, whitening gel uses hydrogen or carbamide peroxide to chemically lift the stains from teeth, restoring smiles to brilliant white. So, if you are unhappy with the shade of your teeth, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to schedule a consultation with our cosmetic dentist. That way, we can learn all about your dental needs, including the state of your oral health and the cause of your dental discoloration.

How Does Take-Home Teeth Whitening Work?

At our Allentown dental practice, we recommend professional at-home whitening. Using custom-made application trays, patients apply professional-grade whitening gel to their smiles for a predetermined amount of time every day from the comfort of home. While in-office whitening has become a preferred method, at-home whitening has numerous benefits including:

• Reduced sensitivity – Since patients don’t need to undergo the entire stain removal process all at once, teeth are less likely to be sensitive following treatments.
• Gradual change – Rather than seeing a dramatic shift from dull or yellowed to brilliant white immediately, teeth gradually lighten over about two weeks of daily wear.
• Effective and predictable – Unlike store-bought whitening products, professional at-home whitening offers predictably brilliant results up to ten shades lighter.
• Comfortable – The process is more comfortable because patients are able to brighten their smiles from the comfort of home, with customized trays, and lower doses of whitening gel applied at shorter intervals.

Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile

Of course, if you immediately go back to the same habits you had before, then the results of your teeth whitening treatment won’t last long. To prevent that from happening, we recommend:

• Using a straw when drinking dark-colored beverages like coffee and soda
• Eating light-colored foods, like white fish, egg whites, and plain yogurt
• Brushing your teeth after each meal
• Visiting us semi-annually for a dental checkup and teeth cleaning
• Not using tobacco products
• Getting touch-up whitening treatments as needed

Contact Your Cosmetic Dentist in Allentown Today

Interested in finding out more about how to brighten your smile? Ready to get the picture-perfect smile of your dreams? Don’t wait another day. Contact Bradford Young Family & Cosmetic Dentistry to schedule your cosmetic dentistry consultation. We’re happy to help you get the smile of your dreams with teeth whitening, bonding, veneers, or any other services from our Allentown cosmetic dentist.