Teeth Whitening in Gainesville, FL

Edwin F. Johary, DDS., PA. specializes in teeth whitening treatments and restoring your teeth to their natural color. Our whitening services are a quick and easy way to see significant changes in your smile. Get your teeth whitened in a fraction of the time it takes to see results with a home whitening kit!

Whitening toothpaste can remove stains that are on the outside of the teeth. Dentists call this extrinsic staining. However, whitening toothpaste and professional dental cleanings will not change the color or intrinsic staining of the teeth. That is why tooth whitening is so popular.

Tooth Discoloration

Tooth enamel can be worn away with chewing and acidic responses to sugary foods. Staining of the teeth is caused by several things including age, eating habits, smoking, grinding and genetics. Tooth discoloration is called extrinsic discoloration. Tobacco, coffee, dark foods and drinks are common causes of unnecessary stains. Our dentists can determine the type and cause of your discolorations and help you choose the best teeth whitening option for you.

How teeth whitening works

Our whitening treatments are the fastest way to a brilliant white smile. Our whitening services are especially effective against internal tooth discoloration. Our dentists use several applications of a concentrated peroxide gel to bleach the teeth and restore them to their natural color.  Teeth bleaching is a very effective method of whitening and can last for long periods of time!

Did you know that the blue light used for some teeth whitening isn’t a laser? It is a metal halide UV light! Cosmetic dentists use this light to help break down the hydrogen peroxide. As it breaks down, oxygen is released into the air. The peroxide molecules then oxidize the pigmented compounds trapped in the tooth’s enamel into colorless by-products, producing a lightning effect on the teeth.

Call Edwin F. Johary, DDS., PA. Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Gainesville, FL today to learn more about our teeth whitening treatments!