The quality of your smile is a crucial part of the image you portray to the world. If you are unhappy with the look of your smile, people may perceive you negatively and your self-esteem will suffer. Teeth whitening is an easy and effective way to brighten your smile and boost your self-confidence. Before you pursue professional teeth whitening, here are some questions you may want to pose to your dental professional:

• Am I a good candidate for professional whitening treatment? Although most patients are good candidates for professional whitening, certain conditions may preclude you from achieving the results you are seeking.
• How much whitening do you recommend to improve my smile? To appear most natural, the general rule of thumb is to have the color of your teeth match the shade of the whites of your eyes.
• Will whitening treatments damage my tooth enamel? When used properly, professional whitening treatments do not harm dental enamel.
• How will whitening affect my existing dental restorations such as fillings, crowns or veneers? Whitening does not pose a risk to restorations, but it will also not lighten your restorations and could cause them to need replacement to match the new, lighter shade of your teeth.
• How long will the whitening results last? Teeth whitening is not permanent, but with proper care can last as long as two years.
• Will whitening treatments make my teeth sensitive? Sensitivity from teeth whitening usually dissipates within days of treatment. There is no evidence that teeth whitening treatment has a harmful effect on the health of the tooth’s nerve, which would cause extended sensitivity.

Professional teeth whitening is an easy way to boost your self-confidence. Contact our Weymouth MA dental office to find out more about the options for teeth whitening we provide, and you could soon be sporting a dazzling new smile.