Are You Interested in Teeth Whitening?

Your friend had her teeth professionally whitened, and she loves the results. So do you. At the dental offices of Sullivan & Turner in Camden County, NJ, you can learn all about this popular cosmetic dentistry service. It could brighten your smile. Just ask the experts: Dr. Joseph Sullivan, Dr. Jeffrey Turner, and Dr. Raj Darji.

Safer and better

That what professional teeth whitening is. Unlike store-bought toothpaste, strips, and rinses, our in-office, and take-home whitening brightens teeth dramatically, and it never harms your tooth enamel or gum tissue.

Your teeth whitening journey begins with an oral exam in one of our Camden County, NJ, offices. Your dentist will look for decay, gum disease, or other problems before recommending any cosmetic service, including whitening.

If everything is all right, you can choose your whitening option. Both use powerful hydrogen peroxide gel, a bleaching agent that actually lifts organic stains from tooth enamel. Discolorations from dark foods and beverages, tobacco, and poor oral hygiene habits are called extrinsic stains. Typically, yellow to brown in color and dull in sheen, these stains respond well to professional whitening procedures.

Your whitening treatment

If you choose in-office teeth whitening, you'll spend about an hour in one of our comfortable dental chairs at Sullivan & Turner in Camden County. As you relax, your dentist will install a protective dam to keep the whitening chemicals off your lips and gums.

Then, he'll apply the gel to the front of the teeth directly in the smile zone. As it seeps in, it removes the stains. Likely, you'll receive three applications to reveal your whitest, brightest smile.

If you select the at-home version, you'll use custom-made whitening trays to apply a less concentrated version of the whitening gel. Over the next several days, you'll wear your trays for a prescribed amount of time. In the end, you'll see a bright, refreshed smile.

Keep it white

1. Brush twice a day and floss daily at home.

2. See your dentist semi-annually for an exam and cleaning.

3. Stop smoking or chewing tobacco.

4. Limit how much coffee, tea, colas, or sports drinks you consume or drink them with a straw.

5. Get whitening touch-ups in the office as needed, or ask about our on-the-go whitening pens.

Find out more

The Wall Street Journal reports that baby boomers are very interested in cosmetic dentistry services. Teeth whitening, however, remains the most popular across the age spectrum.

For the best way to achieve the bright teeth you want, call Sullivan & Turner. Dr. Darji, Dr. Turner, and Dr. Sullivan offer the finest restorative, preventive, and cosmetic dental services in Camden County, including teeth whitening. We have two offices to serve you--one in Somerdale and one in Medford. Phone us at (856) 784-3440.