Teeth Whitening

in Portland, Scarborough, Southern Maine and New Hampshire
Improve Your Smile * Improve Your Life

"People notice there's something different about me, they are not quite sure what but they tell me I look great. That's just what I wanted."
- Ginger

While the enamel on your teeth is the strongest substance in your body, it is also very porous and prone to staining. Some of the most common ways to stain teeth are drinking coffee, tea, red wine, and smoking. Teeth can also be discolored as a side effect of taking medications such as Tetracycline, through nerve degeneration, or the natural aging process.


Whitening toothpastes can be used to temporarily minimize surface stains, but in the long term, their abrasive ingredients can wear down enamel and expose the yellow-colored tooth structure underneath (dentin). That is why professional teeth whitening is the best method for permanently removing deep stains and whitening your teeth to the level that you would like.

There are many methods for professional tooth whitening. The most effective of these is to place a bleaching agent on the teeth and activate it through the use of a high intensity light. When done in a professional setting, this method allows you to choose how much whiter you would like your teeth to appear – as many as eight or nine shades lighter. After the bleaching session, you can use at-home bleaching trays to ‘touch up’ your teeth if their coloring is stained again in the future.

If you are unhappy with the color of your teeth, contact us today to schedule your free cosmetic consultation. Teeth bleaching is an easy and affordable way to improve your smile and your life!

If you have questions about teeth whitening, please visit our Teeth Whitening FAQs page.