Family Dentistry

Are your teeth in excellent shape, but you just wish they were a little bit whiter? Have you thought about whitening your teeth, but aren’t sure of the best products? Maybe you’ve tried the over-the-counter teeth whitening strips or other products, but you’ve seen little or no results.

Dr. Neely and her staff would like to help find the right solution for you.

We tailor each patients tooth whitening to their needs and sensitivity.  We deliver the solutions in one office visit, or, if you choose, you can do it in the comfort of your own home with our customized take-home whitening kit.

Whitening works best for patients who have stained or discolored teeth. The following foods, beverages, and lifestyle decisions stain your teeth more than others:

• Dark colored beverages, such as coffee, tea, red wine, soda, soft drinks
• Tobacco
• Some antibiotics (such as tetracycline) can cause discoloration of your teeth
• Aging and genetics

If you are in a hurry and don’t have much time to wait for your dazzling smile, we offer the Boost Whitening System. This is completed in-office during one appointment.

Your second option is our customized take-home kits, which deliver the same brilliant results over about a 2 week period. We will make you custom-made mouth trays in which you will apply the teeth-whitening gel. Most patients see incredible results within a one to two week period.

The best results are seen when the combination of the in office whitening and at home tray whitening are done together.  This allows the patient to have trays for touch ups when needed in the future.

Of course, these whitening methods will not change the tooth’s shape or position. They will, however, substantially enhance your smile. If you are seeking to change the shape or position, you may consider our porcelain veneers or crowns in addition to whitening your teeth!