Teeth Whitening – Lexington, MA

Making Your Grin Bright Again

However much you brush and floss, there’s a good chance your smile will darken over time. Even the best of us can’t always keep our grins clear, shiny, and bright on our own. With that said, you don’t need to worry; just get teeth whitening here in Lexington! This treatment removes stains and discoloration, ensuring your pearly whites live up to their nickname. Learn more about it by reading below, or book your consultation today!

Why Choose Lexington Smile Studio for Teeth Whitening?

Dentists with Decades of Experience
In-Office and At-Home Whitening Options
An Award-Winning Dental Team

Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?

As it stands, you likely already qualify for teeth whitening. The procedure’s only big requirement is decent oral health – stable enamel, strong gums, etc. Just note that whitening does benefit some patients more than others.

Ideal teeth whitening candidates are those with extrinsic tooth stains. In other words, treatment works best on smiles discolored by foods, drinks, tobacco, etc. Whitening isn’t quite as suited for intrinsic stains – marks beneath your tooth enamel. Still, anyone who wants more confidence in social settings should see fair results.

How Does Teeth Whitening Work?

Our dental team will outline two teeth whitening options at your initial visit. The first is a take-home kit, which lets you brighten your smile on a flexible schedule. Second is an in-office treatment performed by our trained and experienced dentists.

Your treatment’s timeline will depend on which whitening method you choose. Still, either approach should brighten your smile by six to eight shades.

Take-Home Teeth Whitening

Our take-home whitening uses custom trays and professional bleaching gel. Given that fact, you’d wear the gel-filled trays over your teeth for a few hours daily. This approach can show great whitening results in roughly 7 days, all while being done from the comfort of your own home. Patients may also prefer it if they’re concerned about tooth sensitivity.

In-Office Zoom! Teeth Whitening

With in-office Zoom! teeth whitening, your treatment takes place at our practice. That means one of our talented team members will apply bleaching gel directly onto your smile. This solution will then be activated by a special light, which helps the gel remove deep stains. The entire process lasts about an hour and leaves your smile noticeably whiter.

Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile

Whitening results aren’t permanent, so you should try to help them last as long as possible. Do so by using the following tips:

Avoid Stain Agents – As best you can, limit your intake of foods and drinks that cause tooth stains. These include soda, coffee, red wine, tomato sauce, and similar items.
Practice Good Oral Hygiene – By brushing twice daily and flossing once daily, you can reduce the number of new stains that “set” on your smile.
Get Regular Checkups – Through regular dental checkups, you’ll get thorough teeth cleanings that remove stains and discoloration.
Quit Bad Oral Habits – Stop smoking and drop other unhealthy habits that can cause discoloration.