Teeth Whitening in Worcester MA

Life can be hard on teeth. Over time, your teeth may be duller, dingier or more yellow than they used to be. What causes this?

Food and drinks are some of the top culprits. The tannins in coffee and tea are known for leaving stains on teeth. Dark drinks, such as cola, red wine and cranberry juice, can also affect teeth. Highly pigmented foods, including tomato sauce, berries and balsamic vinegar, are other sources of stains.

A nicotine habit can discolor your teeth as well. Whether you smoke or chew tobacco, your teeth can show the signs of it.

In addition to these lifestyle choices, there’s also the fact that teeth typically turn yellow as people age. It’s an effect of protein buildup in the enamel. Plus, some people take medications that alter the shade of their teeth.

No matter the source of your discoloration, teeth whitening is something to explore. Dr Tony Tong offers teeth whitening services in Worcester.

At Union Dental, we use the Zoom! Teeth whitening system for professional results. We will create a custom plan for your whitening treatment and work with you to ensure you get the best results. Zoom! can be done as an in-office procedure or a take-home one.

You may have been cautioned in the past that whitening procedures could leave your teeth extra sensitive for a while. Not so with this system! Thanks to a protective sealant that’s applied to teeth at the end of treatment, Zoom! brightens smiles without discomfort.

In-office whitening produces the most dramatic results. We use a combination of whitening gel and a blue LED lamp to quickly and effectively lighten your teeth. You might see a difference of seven shades in just one hour.

At-home treatments allow you to whiten your teeth while you sit at home — or even while you sleep! We’ll send you home with a kit that’s customized to the size and shape of your mouth. Using the gels and trays, you may achieve a smile that’s up to six shades lighter than before.

While Zoom! whitening offers dramatic effects for many people, it’s not the right approach for all patients. If you have strong stains or additional tooth damage, you may be a better candidate for a different type of cosmetic dentistry.

Some of our patients at Union Dental choose dental bonding. With bonding material that’s custom-matched for you, we can change the shape and length of your teeth or hide stubborn stains.

Dental veneers are another option. They are thin porcelain covers that we permanently affix to the front of your teeth. Veneers hide any imperfections that are behind them.

For patients with more significant needs, our other services include crowns, bridges and implants.

Are you ready to give your smile a new look? Call Union Dental in Worcester to discuss teeth whitening and other services. Dr Tony Tong will create a custom plan to help your smile look it's very best.