Do you want to whiten your teeth?
Do you want to whiten your teeth?
Over the counter whitening products have limited efficacy. There is no ability to customize the treatment for your specific needs and it’s a one size fits all approach. The strength of these products are moderate. Many whitening gels and whitening toothpastes simply have extra abrasives in them to clean off surface food stains but they also WEAR AWAY YOUR ENAMEL!! Professional whitening gels do NOT affect the enamel. Whitening strips often do not completely cover the full tooth surface so many areas are missed and patients have called us saying they have stripes on their teeth like zebras!
Professional whitening with the use of custom made trays is by far the most effective and predictable method of whitening teeth. The customization of the trays allows the whitening gel to properly sit against the full surfaces of your teeth and keep it away from the gums and any areas of gum recession which can be sensitive.
There are many different levels of professional bleaching depending on your age and condition. Stain molecules accumulate in the body of your teeth below the enamel so more mature people need more aggressive bleaching protocols. Only a professional evaluation can determine what’s right for you. In our office, we use Kor bleaching products a leader in teeth whitening research.
If you’ve tried bleaching before and have experienced sensitivity, the newer gels have desensitizers in them and we also sometimes first apply prescription strength fluoride gels to “prepare” your teeth for bleaching without sensitivity. We have many variables that we can control with professional products compared to one size fits all over the counter products.
Many patients have asked about in office tooth whitening with a light system. These systems have proven to actually be LESS effective than the tray method and not as long lasting. Like exercise, you need to put in the effort and time for effective long lasting results. Quick fix procedures are just that, short term non optimal results.
Call NYC Smile Spa for a proper evaluation to see if you are a good candidate for professional tooth whitening!
For more information, you can contact Dr. Michael Krochak at
drk@nycsmilespa.com
NYC Smile Spa
30 E. 60th St., Rm 1201
New York, NY 10022
(212) 838-2900
