Two Ways to Whiten in Norwood
Our Norwood office offers two professional whitening options. One is fast and done in the chair. The other happens at home on your own schedule. Some patients use both, starting in the office and keeping their trays for upkeep.
Whichever you choose, Dr. Monika Kaceli aims for a shade that suits your face. In her view, a smile that is too white and too perfect is one of the most common mistakes in cosmetic dentistry.
Zoom In-Office Whitening
Zoom uses a prescription-strength whitening gel activated by a special light. The treatment takes less than an hour, and you see the difference right away.
- Shade checkWe record your starting shade and talk about how bright you want to go.
- Protecting your gumsYour lips and gums are shielded so the gel only touches your teeth.
- Gel and lightThe whitening gel is applied, and the Zoom light is used to activate it.
- RevealWe rinse, compare your new shade with the old one, and go over aftercare.
Zoom is a good fit if you have an event coming up or simply don't want to wait weeks for results. With a flat-screen TV in every treatment room, the time tends to go quickly.
Custom Take-Home Whitening Trays
Take-home whitening uses trays made to fit your teeth and a professional-strength gel. You wear them at home over a few weeks, and the color brightens gradually.
Because the trays are custom, the gel stays where it should. They are also handy for maintenance. A few touch-up sessions now and then can keep your Zoom results looking fresh.
Dr. Kaceli will explain how long to wear the trays each day and how many weeks to plan for.
Choosing a Shade That Fits You
The whitest shade available is rarely the best one. Dr. Kaceli considers your skin tone, your smile line and the shape of your lips, and she looks at how teeth reflect light. Natural teeth have some translucency, and keeping it helps a brighter smile look real.
If you plan to get porcelain veneers in Norwood or new bonding, whiten first. Those materials hold their color, so they should be matched to your brighter teeth.
Existing crowns, fillings or bonding on your front teeth won't lighten. Dr. Kaceli will check where they are before you begin and explain how your new shade will look next to them.
If Your Teeth Feel Sensitive
Temporary sensitivity is common for a day or two after whitening. It usually fades on its own.
If it bothers you, let us know. We can use a desensitizer to make you more comfortable, and we can adjust your take-home routine if needed.
If your teeth are already sensitive before you start, mention it at your shade check. It can help you decide between Zoom and a slower take-home schedule.
Why Choose Kaceli Dental Studio in Norwood?
Our Norwood office offers Zoom in-office whitening alongside custom trays, so you can pick the pace that suits you. We also open one Saturday a month, which can make a whitening visit easier to schedule. Patients come to us from Norwood, Westwood, Dover and Needham, and new patients can complete online forms before arriving.
