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A Brighter Smile With Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening in Fairfax, VA

You’ve lived this long, you’ve earned it…

No doubt about it. We’re living longer, we’re living better. All that effort put into diet and exercise is paying off. And while you’re going through your paces on the treadmill, consider another part of you that might need a bit of improvement: your smile. We can help with teeth whitening.

With age, one of the first things to go is the freshness of your smile. At about thirty, tooth color begins to dim. There is a natural tendency for dentin—just beneath the enamel—to yellow. And if you smoke or overindulge in coffee or cola, the darkening can be dramatic. Exercise and low-fat foods count for less if your smile gives you away.

But just as our health habits have improved, so has cosmetic dental technology. Now we have the tools and techniques to whiten the color and restore the healthful look of your teeth.

Teeth whitening systems take many forms. We can change color fast or over time. Professional, in-office whitening uses gels and solutions accelerated by light; the laser is coming into use to “jump-start” the whitening process. Or, we can create a custom set of at-home whitening trays to use at your own convenience.

In any case, the result is visible in days and, with touch-ups, will last as long as you do. If you’re interested in a brighter smile, contact us today to schedule a consultation.

A perfect smile is within everyone’s reach. Go for it—don’t let your smile age faster than the rest of you!

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About the Author

Dr. Rasheeda Johnson

Rasheeda Johnson has spent most of her life in a dental office. Since adolescence she has shadowed and worked as a certified dental assistant in her mentor’s dental practices. This early exposure to the dental profession created a desire to pursue a career in dentistry.

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Dr. Rasheeda Johnson

May 26, 2020