Teeth Whitening

Whitening procedures have effectively restored the smile of people with stained, dull, or discolored teeth.

The darker tissue of your teeth, the dentin, can become exposed as the outer layer of enamel is worn away by the effects of aging or things like caffeine and tobacco.

Food particles are naturally attracted to a tooth's enamel by a certain protein. Products like coffee and tea, berries and soy sauce are notorious for staining teeth. Over time, teeth actually become more absorbent and vulnerable to staining from food and other substances.

One type of stain—caused by traumatic injuries, medications and fluorosis—actually begins inside the tooth; brushing and flossing don’t help. Another type of stain—one that can be more easily attacked by brushing, flossing and rinsing—is caused by external factors such as foods.

More and more people today are choosing tooth-whitening procedures to reverse the effects of aging and abuse from food and tobacco stains.

Some commercially available "whitening toothpastes" can be somewhat effective at removing stains and making teeth a few shades brighter. However, many of these products have abrasive substances that can actually wear away your tooth's enamel.

Whitening agents actually change the color of your teeth, but only are effective on certain types of stains. For example, bleaching agents have a difficult time removing brownish or grayish stains. These products also are not as effective on pitted or badly discolored teeth, or on restorations such as crowns, bridges, bonding and tooth-colored fillings (porcelain veneers or dental bonding may be more appropriate in this case).

Professional whitening performed by our office is considered to be the most effective and safest method; done properly, tooth whitening can last as long as five years. Over-the-counter whitening systems are somewhat effective as long as they are monitored and directions followed closely.

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Monday:

8:00 am-7:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

7:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

7:00 am-7:00 pm

Friday:

7:00 am-4:00 pm

Saturday:

8:00 am-1:30 pm

Sunday:

Closed

Testimonials

  • "Great place,very professional!! Great with kids,absolutely would recommend them to anyone!! 100% satisfied!! The whole staff is awesome,make you and your kids very comfortable!!"
    Brad N.
  • "Great office, friendly staff and received a very thorough cleaning. I would definitely recommend this dentistry"
    Alicia L.
  • "Wonderful staff, very friendly and helpful, they take some of the unpleasantness out of going to the dentist"
    Alec A.
  • "I had the Zoom whitening procedure done today. My teeth are 4 shades whiter in just 2 hours. Couldn’t be happier! Thanks Karen."
    Victoria O.
  • "Christie is awesome! I love going to the dentist now! Great team, always great service!"
    Samantha K.
  • "What a wonderful place for a dentist. The entire staff treats you like family and takes care of your fears and needs. I have been a patient there over 20 years and would not trust my teeth to anyone else. Thanks!"
    Joanne D.
  • "They’ve been great to my wife and I so far! Been the best dentist I’ve been to! I’d recommend them for sure!"
    Andy S.
  • "Monroe Family Dentistry Dearborn is the best Dentist office ever. Dr. Fisher has been our doctor for 20 years. Richard is the best hygienist ever. You will never go to anyone else once you have had Richard clean your teeth. If you are looking for a new place for your dental needs try Monroe Family Dentistry of Dearborn you will not be disappointed ever!!"
    Gloria S.