Teeth Whitening

You catch yourself in a photo, and your teeth look a little duller than you remember. Maybe it is the morning coffee, the afternoon tea, the occasional glass of red wine on a Friday night, or just the way teeth quietly age over time. Whatever the reason, you would like them to look brighter — and you would like to do it the right way, not with whatever was on sale at the drugstore.

Professional whitening at Bedford Family Dentistry gives you a real, noticeable change without the guesswork. Before anything else, Dr. Maharaj checks your teeth and gums to make sure whitening is a good fit for you. If there is a cavity hiding or a gum issue that needs to be addressed first, you will hear about it. Whitening over an unhealthy tooth is never a good plan.

Once you are cleared, you have options. You can do a take-home tray system at your own pace — wear them for a little while each day, and watch your smile lighten over a couple of weeks. The trays are custom-made for your mouth, so the gel stays where it should and you do not get the sloppy fit you get from a one-size strip.

Most people are surprised at how dramatic the change is, especially compared to over-the-counter kits. That is because professional whitening uses a higher concentration of the active ingredient, applied with proper protection for your gums. You get more lift, more evenly, with less irritation.

A little tooth sensitivity for a day or two is the most common side effect, and it usually fades quickly. If you have sensitive teeth to begin with, just tell us — we can adjust the strength, the wear time, or add a desensitizing step so your experience stays comfortable. The goal is a smile you actually want to show, not a treatment that makes you wince.