Cosmetic Dentistry in Hamilton Heights, NY 10031

Dental Teeth Whitening Will Truly Brighten Your Hamilton Heights, NY Life

 Your teeth play an important role in the face you present to the world every day. When you are not confident in your smile, it can be immediately obvious to everyone you encounter. From coffee stains to tartar buildup, many things can make your smile appear dull. Most of us are looking for ways to improve our appearance, so it’s only natural to look for ways to make a dull smile shine brighter. Dental teeth whitening can help you regain that radiant smile you want to show the world. But there are so many options on the market it can be difficult to know which products to use or which procedures work best. So let’s discuss some common questions you might have so you can confidently decide if whitening is right for you.

Why Do People Choose to Whiten Their Teeth?

If you look closely at a very young child’s mouth, you are most often going to see a smile filled with bright white teeth. Brand new teeth are naturally white, but as time passes, they can easily start to yellow even when you have a great dental routine. Things like coffee, tea, tobacco, and wine are some of the obvious things that can stain or discolor your teeth. Unfortunately, avoiding these problematic substances might not be enough to keep your smile bright and white. There are many other things that can affect the color of your smile, and many of them you might have no control over at all. The air you breathe, the water you drink, and the health of your body can all have an impact on what your smile looks like. Of course, healthy teeth don’t necessarily need to be white to stay healthy. But the appearance of your smile can have a considerable impact on your self-esteem. A bright smile can help you look and feel your very best.

Is Dental Teeth Whitening Safe?

For most people in Hamilton Heights, NY, teeth whitening is incredibly safe, particularly when done by a professional. Unfortunately, however, not every individual is a candidate for professional whitening services. For example, individuals with periodontal (gum) disease will need to stabilize their condition before their dentist will recommend any whitening procedures. This could be as simple as having an in-depth cleaning completed, or it could involve further treatment depending on the severity of the disease. In addition, other dental concerns may also need to be addressed before you receive a whitening procedure. This is why it is essential to discuss teeth whitening services or products with your dentist before whitening your teeth.

Ways to Whiten Your Teeth

These days it is easier than ever to get whiter teeth. Everywhere from your local NYC beauty stores to your dentist’s office seems to have multiple options to choose from. But, of course, not all of these treatments are equally effective, so it’s important to spend a little bit of time doing your homework before you spend your hard-earned money on any Hamilton Heights cosmetic dentistry service.

In Hamilton Heights, NY dental teeth whitening products/services fall into two main groups: professional dental teeth whitening or at-home whitening products.

At-Home Whitening:

A quick trip to any New York pharmacy or grocery store will show you there are a truly incredible number of whitening products readily available over-the-counter. Most at-home whitening is done with one of these OTC products that often include:

– Whitening toothpaste

– Naturally abrasive cleaners (charcoal/baking soda)

– Self-whitening kits

Each of these over-the-counter products have varying levels of effectiveness. They typically involve combinations of peroxide or abrasive cleaners that bleach the surface layers of the teeth. Some methods, like whitening toothpaste, are used every day. Others involve weekly or biweekly treatments. These treatments involve applying peroxide-based gels with brushes, trays, or even strips. Each of these methods typically takes a few weeks of regular use before you start to see results. Also, anytime you use an OTC product, you should ensure that it has been approved by the American Dental Association (ADA). 

Professional Teeth Whitening:

In addition to typical dental services, most New York dentist offices also offer various cosmetic dentistry services, including professional dental teeth whitening. Your Cosmetic Dentistry Center dentist will bleach your teeth with a powerful peroxide formula when you receive a professional whitening service. Then a laser light treatment is usually done on your freshly bleached teeth. By combining the two, your dentist can whiten your teeth at a much deeper level. Professional whitening can get your teeth whiter and brighter than you could ever achieve with an at-home treatment.

How Does Professional Teeth Whitening Work?

So how, exactly, does your Cosmetic Dentistry Center cosmetic dentist get such excellent results? The key difference between the treatment your dentist uses and the easily available DIY home whitening kits is the strength of the peroxide used in the treatment. Your dentist can use considerably higher concentrations of the bleaching agent.

At Cosmetic Dentistry Center, we use the LaserSmile whitening system, which involves a specially formulated peroxide gel designed to work with a specific laser light. This procedure is similar to other professional treatments, as most involve a combination of heat or light. However, the LaserSmile system is considered to be one of the safest bleaching systems in the industry as it doesn’t affect the sensitivity in your teeth in the same way that other procedures can. It is also the fastest in-office treatment currently available in New York, and some patients see results in 30 minutes or less! Most patients only need one visit.

A Hamilton Heights, NY dental teeth whitening service can do amazing things for your smile and your self-esteem, but this purely cosmetic procedure doesn’t keep your smile white forever. No matter which whitening method you choose or how effective it is, your teeth can easily become stained all over again if you aren’t careful. However, a professional treatment by a certified New York cosmetic dentist can give you the best chance of success. 

Are you interested in a brighter, whiter smile? At Cosmetic Dentistry Center, we help our patients get the smile they’ve been dreaming about every single day. Call us today at 212-829-1515 to discuss your smile goals. We can help you determine if dental teeth whitening is right for you. Are you looking for other cosmetic dentistry services? A complete list of all of our services is available on our website.

Some information about Hamilton Heights, NY

Hamilton Heights is a neighborhood in the northern part of Manhattan in New York City. It is the northernmost part of the West Harlem area, along with Manhattanville and Morningside Heights to its south, and it contains the sub-neighborhood and historic district of Sugar Hill. Washington Heights lies to Hamilton Heights’ north, and to its east is Central Harlem.

Community District 9 has a higher rate of college-educated residents than the rest of the city as of 2018. A plurality of residents age 25 and older (49%) have a college education or higher, while 21% have less than a high school education and 30% are high school graduates or have some college education. By contrast, 64% of Manhattan residents and 43% of city residents have a college education or higher. The percentage of students in Community District 9 excelling in math rose from 25% in 2000 to 49% in 2011, and reading achievement increased from 32% to 35% during the same time period.

Community District 9’s rate of elementary school student absenteeism is higher than the rest of New York City. In the 2016–2017 school year, 27% of elementary school students missed twenty or more days per school year, more than the citywide average of 20%. Additionally, 65% of high school students in Community District 9 graduate on time, less than the citywide average of 75%.

The New York City Department of Education operates the following public elementary and middle schools in Hamilton Heights as part of Community School District 5:

Learn more about Hamilton Heights.

Map of Hamilton Heights, NY

Here are some dental-related links:

• American Dental Association
• New York State Dental Association
• Ninth District Dental Association
• National Dental Association
• MouthHealthy.org

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