teeth whitening

Is your smile dull or discolored? Find out more about how teeth lose their luster and what you can do about it. What Causes Discoloration? There are a few things that can damage your teeth and leave them looking worse: Age—as you age, your teeth get a little yellower, and years of eating and drinking […]

Have you noticed the appearance of more and more dark spots on your teeth? Maintaining a sparkling white smile can be tough. You use your teeth multiple times every day, so naturally they become worn over time. We’d hate for you to be unhappy with your smile, as your teeth are our business. Not to

Who among us doesn’t want a bright white smile? It’s the first thing we notice when we meet someone new. Unfortunately, time and habits take their toll, turning our one-white smiles a dull yellow. Fortunately, teeth whitening is safe, convenient, and effective. Please contact the Northern Virginia cosmetic dentists at Galleria Dental Aesthetics today at

Teeth are a delicate thing, and the porous nature of tooth enamel makes teeth easily prone to staining.  The following is a list of foods and drinks that will stain your teeth: Wine– Red wine has deep color and contains tannins which have certain health benefits but also stain your teeth. Although white wine does

Everyone loves the sparkling gleam of a terrific smile. To get your ideal smile, it requires keeping your regularly scheduled dental appointments, brushing and flossing regularly, and eating healthy, nutritious foods. Of course, sometimes Mother Nature can use a little help.  That’s where getting your teeth professionally whitened in a dentist’s office is so valuable.

Certain things can help you prevent teeth stains and discoloration, but ultimately you may benefit from cosmetic dentistry such as teeth whitening or porcelain veneers to create a gleaming white smile. To prevent teeth stains: Brush your teeth and floss every day to remove stain-causing food debris. Drink soda, tea, juice and other staining beverages

One of the most common side effects of teeth whitening is increased tooth sensitivity, particularly if you choose to whiten your teeth with an over the counter product. Part of the problem with store-bought solutions is that the application trays are not customized to fit into your mouth. Even boil-and-bite mouthguards can allow excess whitening

The professional teeth whitening treatments offered by our Fairfax cosmetic dentists can whiten your teeth several shades in a short period of time. But after your teeth have been whitened, how long can you expect results to last? This will, of course, vary from person to person, but on average a single teeth whitening treatment

Many of our Fairfax-area patients who are interested in teeth whitening have already undergone other cosmetic procedures, such as porcelain veneers or crowns. As such, they’re curious about how that limits their teeth whitening options. The good news is that there is no evidence that the standard teeth whitening options we offer at Galleria Dental