If you have teeth that are not at white and bright as you wish they were, you know just how much this can affect your appearance and your self-esteem. Thankfully there are plenty of ways that you can enhance the brightness and whiteness of your smile. At the Long Island cosmetic dentistry practice of Dr. Guy Carnazza, you can undergo a number of different treatments to help enhance the beauty and health of your smile.

For issues related to tooth discoloration, you may be aware that there are plenty of options available for teeth whitening. We’d like to take a brief moment right now to look at the different options for teeth whitening and what they involve.

The options for teeth whitening that you may be most aware of are the ones that you can get at the local store. These include teeth whitening chewing gum, teeth whitening toothpastes, teeth whitening rinses, teeth whitening trays, and teeth whitening strips. All of these teeth whitening options are somewhat effective, with the tray systems and strips much more potent than the chew gum. However, none of them are as effective as professional Long Island teeth whitening.

Professional teeth whitening is performed in the dentist’s office. What separates professional teeth whitening from the over-the-counter products is the strength and sophistication of the dental bleaching substances. The ones used in professional teeth whitening require training and supervision to be properly administered. Professional teeth whitening is much faster than over-the-counter teeth whitening and much more effective.

In addition to professional in-office teeth whitening, there are also special teeth whitening kits you can receive from your dentist that are intended to be used in your own home. These professional-grade teeth whitening kits are more effective than over-the-counter solutions, though they aren’t as powerful as in-office teeth whitening. They are extremely effective, however, and patients are urged to follow the instructions to the letter with these take-home kits.

To learn more about your many options for improving the health and appearance of your smile, contact our East Rockaway dental care office today.