Teeth Whitening in north Scottsdale, AZ

Yes. This is a common side effect of teeth whitening, but it usually goes away within a day or two after your treatment. To help with sensitivity-induced whitening, we recommend avoiding really hot and cold foods/drinks, taking over-the-counter pain medication, and brushing with an anti-sensitivity toothpaste such as Sensodyne.

You can expect your results to last between 1-2 years. With proper oral hygiene, you may be able to maintain your bright smile for even longer. Brush twice a day, floss once a day, eat a tooth-healthy diet, and make sure you come to Omni Dental Studio twice a year for teeth cleanings and oral exams.

Even with your best efforts, though, your smile may eventually fade. If that happens, you can simply get a touch-up teeth whitening treatment from Dr. Rozenfeld. We’re always here to make sure your smile looks its best!

First, don’t go DIY. There are some ADA-accepted whitening kits out there that can brighten your smile over time without the help of a dentist, such as Crest Whitestrips. However, they don’t work very quickly, so they're not a good option if you want to whiten your smile fast.

If you want fast results, you can’t beat in-office teeth whitening from Dr. Rozenfeld at Omni Dental Studio. Depending on your situation, it’s usually possible to brighten your smile by 5-10 shades in just a single appointment at our office in Scottsdale. Using professional-grade whitening gel, Dr. Rozenfeld can remove stains and restore your natural smile.

Compared to take-home whitening from Omni Dental Studio, in-office whitening delivers much faster results. It can take up to 2-3 weeks to whiten your smile with one of our take-home kits, so in-office whitening is a better choice if you’d like last-minute whitening for a special occasion or for any other reason.

No. If you already have veneers, dental bonding, or a cosmetic dental crown, teeth whitening will not whiten your existing dental work. This is because cosmetic dental work is made from resin and porcelain materials that do not respond to the peroxide chemicals used to whiten your natural enamel.

This is one reason why many patients choose to have their teeth whitened before they get further cosmetic dental work like porcelain veneers. Once Dr. Rozenfeld whitens your teeth, she can match your veneers to your smile’s brighter shade, providing picture-perfect results.

However, teeth whitening is not harmful to veneers and crowns, so it’s still safe to have your teeth whitened even if you have existing dental restorations. When planning your teeth whitening treatment, Dr. Rozenfeld will assess the current brightness of your veneers or crowns, and then create a whitening plan that will provide you with an even and beautiful smile.

Right after you have your teeth whitened, it’s best to avoid consuming really hot or cold foods and drinks. After in-office whitening and take-home whitening, you’ll usually experience some tooth sensitivity, and really hot and cold foods and drinks can make this worse. You should also avoid highly acidic foods like tomatoes and pineapples for a few days, since these can also contribute to tooth sensitivity.
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Beyond that, you will definitely want to quit smoking if you’re a tobacco user. Smoking can stain your teeth in a matter of months, ruining your investment in a whiter smile. Other types of tobacco use like vaping and smokeless tobacco can stain your teeth, too. This is the perfect time to quit for good!

Other than that, you may want to consider cutting back on staining drinks. Beverages like coffee, wine, tea, cola, and sports drinks are big causes of tooth stains. Eliminating or reducing your intake of staining beverages will help you keep your smile bright for a longer period of time. You can also drink them through a straw, which helps minimize the liquid’s contact with your teeth while you drink.