"With one visit, Dr. Julie Valentine DDS gave me a brighter smile so I feel great on performance days."
    - Bauble Cherniack



IN-OFFICE TEETH WHITENING
A special light activates a gel whitener applied to your teeth under the care of our teeth whitening specialist.

Benefits:
Clinically proven to support an average of 3 shades of whitening improvement. Quick and easy for time-sensitive people.

Time Frame:
One 2-hour visit.

AT-HOME TEETH WHITENING KIT

This is a teeth whitening kit for use at home.  At Dr. Julie Valentine DDS Dentist we will make you the bleaching trays for use at home.  This kit is available with or without an in-office bleaching session at the offices of Dr. Julie Valentine DDS.

Product: At-Home Teeth Whitening
Dr. Julie Valentine DDS Dentist will provide custom bleach trays created to be used with gel whitener.

Benefits:
This teeth whitening kit can remove an average of seven years of staining from your teeth. Use on your own schedule, as prescribed. Economical and can be used as needed to get the results you desire. When used as directed, results can start to be seen as soon as one week after your first visit to our office.

Time Frame:
One 20-minute visit.

We use the most advanced teeth whitening technology to enhance personal appearance. Under the care of our teeth whitening specialist, our professional whitening system is extremely safe and more effective than over-the-counter teeth whitening products.

If you always want to look your best, an at-home whitening kit is an essential part of maintaining or achieving whiter brighter teeth. e will provide you with custom bleach trays so that she could apply the gel whitener at home. Our cosmetic dental patients love the flexibility of being able to use their  teeth whitening products whenever it best fits into their busy schedule and for any special occasion.

VENEERS
Porcelain veneers are applied to your teeth to permanently whiten your smile (veneers never stain).

Benefits:
With veneers you won't need to bleach your teeth ever again.
Veneers deliver dramatic results and a youthful-looking smile that can last a lifetime. Tooth length and shape can be enhanced as well.

Time Frame:
Two visits over three-to-four weeks.

Teeth Whitening FAQs

What is teeth whitening?
Unlike porcelain veneers, regular teeth are porous and susceptible to staining. Teeth stain at different rates depending on mouth chemistry, diet and lifestyle. This means that how easily teeth stain and how easily they whiten varies from person to person. There are numerous methods on the market today that range in price and ease of use. The premise behind most teeth whitening methods is essentially the same – a form of hydrogen peroxide finds its way into the pores of the teeth and bleaches stained particles. The variable is in the type of application and the corresponding strength of the whitening gel. What works well for one person may not work well for another. At Incredible Smiles, we recommend a complimentary consultation before making a choice so that your time and money are well spent.

How long does teeth whitening last?
Teeth whitening studies indicate that results can last two to three years. Longevity will obviously vary depending on each person and their lifestyle (foods and drinks they consume). Most people will choose to use one of the many simple methods our office provides to maintain their white teeth over time, once the initial whitening has occurred.

Will teeth whitening be harmful to my teeth?
No. Studies have shown that with normal or suggested use of teeth whitening products, there is no harmful effect on teeth. It is common for some people to have some sensitivity to the teeth whitening products.

Who is a good candidate for teeth whitening?
There are two kinds of stain on teeth – superficial and inherent. Superficial stain comes from the things we eat, drink and expose to our teeth. This kind of stain is usually yellowish in nature and yields the best results with teeth whitening systems. Inherent stain comes from things we absorb into our bodies such as minerals, fluoride and various antibiotics such as tetracycline. Ingested especially at key developmental phases in life these substances can permanently discolor teeth to the point that no teeth whitening system will have a positive effect. People will often choose to whiten their teeth with veneers, which addresses the teeth color as well as length and shape.

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