Many teeth whitening options are available if your teeth have become discolored and you are searching for a way to brighten your smile.  Many Birmingham dentists offer teeth whitening services, but we certainly think the quality of service can vary from dentist to dentist.  Our Birmingham dentists regularly receive ongoing training in the latest technology available in tooth whitening and other dental procedures.  We think you will appreciate the warm, relaxed atmosphere we offer in our Birmingham dentist office, and will no doubt recognize our commitment to quality tooth whitening treatments.

Although readily available commercial products may appeal to some folks on a budget, it’s important to note that teeth whitening products available from a dental professional are at a much higher strength, from 15%-43% of the active agent as opposed to 3%-10% in a store-bought product.  Obviously the higher concentration of the product will ensure that you will be more likely to achieve optimum results than if you choose a do-it-yourself method.  Additionally, the effects of the teeth whitening agent applied by your Birmingham dentist can be sped up by the use of light therapy.  This system utilizes the latest technology in the dental industry.

It is important to take into consideration, however, the condition of your teeth, before you choose teeth whitening as your choice in restoring your smile.  The bleaching agents in the whitening system will be most effective on teeth that have become stained or yellowed from food or smoking.  The primary food culprits for staining are of course coffee and tea, but also cola beverages, red wine and blueberries.  Tobacco usage can cause significant staining and can respond to the hydrogen peroxide in a whitening system.  If you have gray or brownish colored staining, typically resulting from acne medications, antibiotics and excess fluoride, this usually comes from inside the teeth, is not affected by brushing, and thereby not likely to be whitened with any form of teeth whitening system currently on the market.  There are other applications useful in these situations, such as porcelain veneers or bonding.  Your Birmingham dentist is professionally trained to make the best determination as to which type of procedure would best suit your individual needs.

If cost is an issue, we do offer the option of purchasing a home bleaching kit from one of our Birmingham dentists.  This method is somewhat less convenient than in-office treatment, but is less expensive.  This would be a system you would use at home, typically overnight, for a week to ten days.  You can achieve the same results with a kit purchased from a dental professional as you can in an office procedure, since the kits we provide have a much higher concentration of the whitening agent than commercial products, and also provide a customized mouth tray.  These do, however, take effect over a longer period of time.  The in-office procedure can be done in about an hour.  Appointments can be booked at your earliest convenience.