Nothing says more about you on a first impression than your smile. A sunny smile suggests a great self-image, attracting a lot of people. The perfect sunny smile is no longer a monopoly of the rich; many local dentists now practice cosmetic teeth whitening.

Spending less than an hour in the clinic can radically change the way you look. Some may be wary at the efficacy of the process we use at Westwood Teeth Whitening, but the proof is in the product. Westwood Family Dentist has many satisfied clients whose smiles speak for our work.

Why do teeth get stains?

When our very first teeth appeared, they appeared beautifully in a shade of white because of yet unblemished enamel surface. Over time, however, this enamel gradually wears away; this allows the dentin beneath it to be exposed. Dentin, the basic material of the teeth, is yellow, thus causing tooth discoloration.

Another cause of tooth discoloration is the debris and stain that fill in the tiny cracks in the teeth due to chewing. They rob your teeth of their beautiful white color, giving them an unattractive appearance. Other roots of tooth discoloration include your age, genetic makeup, smoking, eating habits, teeth grinding, drug use, or trauma.

How can our office help?

Westwood Teeth Whitening offers teeth whitening processes that have numerous leads over many at-home procedures. The outcomes are almost immediate and do not require you to apply gels or creams daily. Our dentists use high-tech dental technology and aim to provide you with a session that reduces tooth and gum sensitivity.

The dentists in our office are board-certified and have completed advanced trainings in cosmetic dentistry. You may want to book a consultation with Steven D. Hopkinson, DDS, a respected dentist and considered one of the best in the industry. Under our care, you will receive the very safest form of teeth whitening available.

What to anticipate

Before the teeth whitening process begins, the dentist will carry out a pre-cleaning of your teeth to remove any surface plaque and debris between the teeth. A thorough exam will be undertaken to rule out any other potential dental problems before the undergoing the whitening procedure. In case there are potential problems, your dentist will take care of them in advance.

Then your dentist will put a hardening on the surface of your gum’s tissue to prevent irritation as a result of chemicals the dentist use in the whitening procedure. He or she will apply the actual bleaching agent and will leave it there for around 15 or 30 minutes. The process may be repeated as many times as deemed necessary by each individual case based on desired tooth shade.

Discoloration may recur

While this is a dazzling and quick cosmetic procedure, patients should be aware that stains may return over time. This is especially if teeth are re-exposed to the staining agents that caused the discoloration in the first place. If that happens, the Westwood Teeth Whitening dentists will give you back your perfect smile by repeating the whitening process.