Tooth Whitening - Some Thoughts
Perhaps you've noticed that your teeth are darker and less attractive than they used to be. Like everyone not marooned on a desert island, you've seen the toothpaste and boutique ads about whitening systems, but you're unsure if you should try one.
Does it work? Is it safe?
The fact is that tooth whitening or bleaching, once difficult and seldom done, is now a safe, well-established tool in the field of cosmetic dentistry. We've done bleaching procedures for 25 years, and for more than 20 of those years, Anna Freer has been our tooth whitening expert. Because she is knowledgeable about virtually every system and product that has ever been used, Anna is able to tailor the process to fit the special needs of each of her patients (i.e., is the program going to damage or change existing fillings and bondings? How will it work with on-going cosmetic dentistry procedures, like laminates or caps?). Whether it is directed home treatment with custom trays or a one-visit in-office procedure**, or a combination of both, Anna is, without a doubt, among the best people in New York to help you make those decisions.
Once you decide tooth whitening is right for you, there are many options, ranging from unsupervised over-the-counter treatments to special boutiques. But our decades of experience, the flexibility to offer many choices, and the caring, do-no-harm supervision and follow-up that Anna Freer provides, is priceless.
If dropping a decade or two of accumulated stain interests you, but you're unsure about how or whether you really want to do something, then give us a call and arrange a no obligation visit with Anna. Whatever your eventual decision, that's the best way to start.
**If you don't have the patience, or you're just too busy to gradually lighten your teeth by briefly wearing trays at home for two or more weeks, then our safe in-office "ZOOM" system is the way to go. After a single hour and a half appointment, most people experience the instant gratification of dramatically whiter teeth and a more youthful smile.