Teeth Whitening Services

Remove Stubborn Stains

Whitening procedures have effectively restored the smile of people with stained, dull, or discolored teeth. The darker tissue of your teeth (the dentin), can become exposed as the outer layer of enamel is worn away by the effects of aging or things like caffeine and tobacco. 

Food particles are naturally attracted to a tooth's enamel by a certain protein. Products like coffee, tea, berries, and soy sauce are notorious for staining teeth. Over time, teeth actually become more absorbent and vulnerable to staining from food and other substances. 

One type of stain, caused by traumatic injuries, medications, and fluorosis, actually begins inside the tooth; brushing and flossing don’t help. Another type of stain, one that can be more easily attacked by brushing, flossing, and rinsing, is caused by external factors such as food and drink.

More and more people today are choosing teeth-whitening procedures to reverse the effects of aging and abuse from food and tobacco stains. Call Aaron A. Leishman DMD, PA at (239) 799-5278 to see if this option is right for you.

Trust the Professionals

Some commercially available "whitening toothpastes" can be somewhat effective at removing stains and making teeth a few shades brighter. However, many of these products have abrasive substances that can actually wear away your tooth's enamel. 

Whitening agents do change the color of your teeth, but are only effective on certain types of stains. For example, bleaching agents have a difficult time removing brown or grayish stains. These products also are not as effective on pitted or badly discolored teeth, or on restorations such as crowns, bridges, bonding, and tooth-colored fillings (porcelain veneers or dental bonding may be more appropriate in this case).

Professional whitening performed by our office is the most safe and effective method; done properly, tooth whitening can last as long as five years. Over-the-counter whitening systems are somewhat effective as long as they are monitored and directions are followed closely, but will not be as effective as the in-office whitening treatment that we can provide.

Our office offers three different whitening treatments. Call Aaron A. Leishman DMD, PA today at (239) 799-5278 to learn which option is right for you.