Teeth Whitening on Long Island

The Ricco Dental Group provides teeth whitening for patients on Long Island, NY. Contact our offices in Massapequa or Plainview, NY to learn more.

Teeth whitening is a treatment used to remove stains and make the teeth appear whiter. A bleaching agent is applied to the teeth that lightens discoloration, making the teeth many shades whiter in just one in-office treatment or in a few weeks of at-home treatment.

Teeth whitening provides many benefits: 

• Fast results. Teeth whitening can provide a dramatic difference in a short amount of time. In-office bleaching produces noticeable results in a single treatment. At-home bleaching takes a few weeks to produce results, but it allows you to customize your whitening. 

• Effective. Professional teeth whitening is more effective than products you can purchase from the store or order online. You’ll get better results from our whitening treatment than you will from whitening toothpastes, strips, wands, or other items. 

• Improved smile. When your teeth are whiter, your smile looks better. Although discoloration of the teeth is normal and is not necessarily an indicator of dental problems, yellow teeth appear less healthy. 

• Gentle on teeth. Professional teeth whitening treatment uses an effective but mild bleaching agent that won’t cause sensitivity or damage your enamel. 

We provide two types of teeth whitening treatment: 

• In-office treatment. In-Office Bleaching usually requires only one office visit. A protective gel or a rubber shield is placed over the gums to protect the soft tissue. A bleaching agent containing carbamide peroxide is applied to the teeth, and a specialized light is then used to enhance the action of the whitening agent. This is the fastest way to achieve results.

• At-home treatment. At-Home bleaching requires an impression of the teeth to be taken to make a customized mouth guard to hold the whitening gel, containing carbamide peroxide, against the teeth. Once the mouth guard is made, it is worn for a period of time, as instructed by our office. The amount of time may vary from a couple hours a day, or all night, to up to four weeks or longer, if desired.

If your teeth are in good condition but have become discolored over time, you may be a good candidate for teeth whitening treatment. Whitening works best on natural tooth enamel that is clean and free of plaque. Your dentist will provide you with a thorough teeth cleaning before applying whitening treatment. Some severe stains may be too difficult to remove with teeth whitening and may require cosmetic bonding or veneers to conceal.

The Ricco Dental Group is a judgment free dental practice providing a comprehensive range of services. We are a family dental practice serving patients of all ages. Dr. Ricco and his dental team are highly qualified, providing patients with professional, friendly service at every appointment. We provide a comfortable, relaxing environment where you can get the dental care you need without stress.

To learn more or to schedule an appointment, contact us or call 516-931-3999 for our Plainview, NY office or 516-798-0223 for our Massapequa, NY office.