Teeth Whitening

Professional-strength teeth whitening or teeth bleaching is the least invasive cosmetic option for people with mild discoloration and staining. While it’s not a permanent solution and does require touch-ups and maintenance, teeth whitening is highly effective and is a great option for people whose teeth have been stained from tobacco use, food, age, medications, and injury.

While there are many over-the-counter methods for teeth whitening, a professional application performed in the dentist’s office, or provided by your dentist to use at home, is the safest and most effective option because it offers the highest concentration of whitening components. At Esthetic Dental Care of Collegeville, we offer two options for teeth whitening:

• In-office procedure: By coming into the office, you can achieve a smile that is several shades brighter than before in as little as an hour. We apply a high-concentration peroxide gel that safely bleaches the teeth.
• At-home system: A patient who takes home our professional-strength whitening kit applies an easy-to-use peroxide gel using custom-made bleaching trays. Depending on the concentration of the gel, it can be left on the teeth for as long as overnight.

Teeth whitening can have a major impact on the way you feel about your smile, and is a safe and effective option to correct discoloration and staining.