Why Do I Need Teeth Whitening?

A whiter smile may be the quickest, easiest, and most affordable way to improve the appearance of your smile.  It’s a fact of life that as we grow older our teeth change color.  A daily diet of tea, caffeine, coffee, wine, as well as tobacco use can all contribute to discoloration of our teeth over time.  Over the years, people have tried many methods of teeth whitening to counteract the effects of our diet and father time.  A common concern for these treatments is tooth sensitivity and the length of time a teeth whitening last.  Dr. Yemoto is consistently researching the latest teeth whitening treatments to offer state of the art procedures to each of his patients.

Zoom Teeth Whitening

Dr. Yemoto offers Zoom Whitening.  When it comes to whitening your dentist is your best resource.  Only dental professionals can offer the professional-strength Zoom Whitening.  Philips Zoom is the #1 patient-requested professional whitening treatment.  In fact, millions of people have already used Zoom Whitening to achieve whiter, brighter, and healthier smile.

Find out more about Philips Zoom Whitening.

Does Home Whitening Work? 

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

Whitening agents actually change the color of your teeth, but only are effective on certain types of stains.  For example, bleaching agents have a difficult time removing brownish or grayish stains.  These products also are not as effective on pitted or badly discolored teeth as well as 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 considered to be the most effective and safest method.  When done properly, tooth whitening can last as long as five years or longer.  Over-the-counter whitening systems can also be temperarly effective as long as they are monitored and directions followed closely.