Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is an easy and effective way to remove stains caused by coffee, tobacco, or aging. At Club Atlantis Dental in Miami Beach, Florida, Mayra Lopez, DDS, and the team offer in-office teeth bleaching and take-home teeth whitening kits. These procedures are safe, effective, and provide lasting results. Call Club Atlantis Dental today to schedule a teeth whitening appointment, or book your visit online.

My teeth are yellow. Can teeth whitening help?

Yes. Teeth whitening eliminates tooth discoloration caused by a variety of factors. There are many over-the-counter teeth whitening options, but they don’t provide the same stunning results as professional teeth whitening treatment. 

The Club Atlantis Dental team offers teeth whitening to teens and adults. They make personalized treatment recommendations that align with your needs.

What causes teeth to change color?

Teeth naturally change color as you age. Biting and chewing wear down your tooth enamel, making the yellow dentin more visible. 

Other things that can stain the tooth enamel include:

• Tobacco
• Coffee, red wine, and cola
• Certain foods, like tomatoes and berries
• Taking medication with tetracycline
• Oral trauma

You might experience brown or discolored teeth if you fail to brush your teeth twice daily and floss regularly. 

Are there different types of teeth whitening?

The Club Atlantis Dental team offers several types of teeth whitening treatment, including:

Professional in-office teeth bleaching

Professional teeth bleaching makes your teeth several shades brighter in a single treatment.

Your Club Atlantis Dental provider covers your gums and tongue and applies a medical-grade bleaching solution to your teeth. After the solution sits for several minutes, your provider points an ultraviolet light at your mouth. The light triggers a bleaching reaction, cutting through months (or even years) of stains and discoloration.

Some people only need one round of professional teeth bleaching, but if you have severe staining, your provider might recommend two or three. 

Take-home teeth whitening kits

Take-home teeth whitening kits include two removable mouthpieces and a bottle of teeth whitening gel. You squeeze the gel into the mouthpieces and wear them for several hours a day, whenever it’s most convenient. 

Take-home teeth whitening kits don’t eliminate stains as quickly as in-office bleaching, but they provide similar results over time.

The type of teeth whitening that will most benefit you depends on your goals as well as the severity and underlying cause of your tooth discoloration. 

After teeth whitening treatment, do the results last forever?

No. The results of teeth whitening treatment last an average of 3-6 months*. Sometimes, they last longer if you practice good oral hygiene at home. The Club Atlantis Dental team recommends brushing your teeth twice daily, flossing regularly, and visiting the practice every six months for professional teeth cleaning.

Call Club Atlantis Dental today to schedule a teeth whitening consultation, or book your appointment online. 

*Results may vary.