Teeth Whitening

A bright, white smile can make a huge difference in your appearance and therefore dramatically impact your personal and professional life. No matter how often you brush or floss, your teeth gradually darken over time - especially if you drink hot or iced tea, coffee, red wine, or soda. Similarly, using tobacco products will take its toll on the health and beauty of your smile. But it’s not just tea or wine that can stain your teeth-even foods like strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes and beets can play a role in staining. But don’t worry; we don’t want you to stop eating your fruits and vegetables! Fortunately, there are fast and efficient ways to whiten your teeth without having to give up your favorite foods!

At A Glowing Smile Dental Care, we offer two very effective methods to brighten your teeth and give you something to smile about!

In-Office Teeth Whitening

For those patients who have an immediate desire for brighter, whiter teeth, we offer an in-house whitening treatment at our Peoria, AZ dental office that effectively power-bleaches the enamel on your teeth, resulting in a brighter smile in just 60 minutes!

Our dental professionals skillfully apply a concentrated bleaching gel to each tooth, followed by powerful light treatment. The entire process takes less than an hour and our patients are happy with the immediate results! After the bleaching treatment, you can opt to follow up with our second whitening treatment, which is a custom tray that is made to fit your exact bite.

Custom-Made Whitening Trays

Unlike over-the-counter whitening trays, our custom trays are made from an exact mold of your teeth, resulting in a precise and comfortable fit. Our bleaching gel is more concentrated than the over-the-counter gels and therefore whitens your teeth faster and more effectively. After our dental professionals make your custom tray, you will apply the concentrated bleaching gel to the tray and wear them once or twice a day, for 30 minutes, for 1-2 weeks.

Your trays may be re-used for months or even years, so you will only ever need more gel if you wish to repeat the whitening process!

Potential Side Effects

Most patients can whiten their teeth with few side effects. It is important, however, to follow the instructions exactly. Using too much gel or leaving your trays in for too long may cause sensitivity or gum irritation. If this occurs, just take a break for a day or two. Sensitivity will subside and you can resume your whitening treatment. If sensitivity continues, leave a day or two between treatments. You can take an over-the-counter pain medication until it subsides. We also offer fluoride treatments or desensitizing gel to help you whiten your teeth comfortably.

Contact Us to Learn More about Getting Whiter Teeth

Our dentists can help you decide on the whitening system that will work best for you. Contact our Peoria dental office today and take a big step toward having a smile that makes you feel great about how you look.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I keep my teeth white after treatment?

After we brighten your smile, you can help keep your teeth white for longer by rinsing or brushing your teeth immediately after consuming stain-causing foods or drinks like tea, strawberries, beets, or coffee. So keep eating your delicious and colorful fruits, but brush or rinse afterwards to keep your teeth looking bright, white, and healthy.

Will teeth whitening hurt my teeth?

While everyone is different, some patients may experience slight sensitivity to the whitening agents. Shortening the length of time and frequency of use can lessen this sensitivity. Dr. Dicello is always available to address any concerns or questions you may have regarding tooth discomfort you may experience.

I use whitening toothpaste, so why aren't my teeth whiter?

While advertising toothpaste as “whitening” may be a good marketing tool, these toothpastes cannot truly offer a dramatic change in the color of your teeth. Some over-the-counter products can provide some improvement to the surface stains of your teeth, but may have little effect on the darker or deeper stains that can happen over time. Some whitening toothpastes also contain abrasives, which can mean sensitivity after regular use. The abrasives in whitening toothpaste may be too harsh for your teeth and ultimately do more damage than good.

A truly white smile can only be accomplished by bleaching your teeth with highly concentrated teeth whitening products under the supervision of an experienced dentist. We have both at our Peoria, AZ dental office. We welcome you to call and schedule a teeth whitening consultation with Dr. Dicello. He can go over our two types of whitening and help you make a decision that works best for you.

In-office teeth whitening - This provides you with great results in about an hour. Come in for your appointment and walk out with a whiter, brighter smile.

Take-home custom whitening trays - We design whitening trays that fit your teeth and bite perfectly. You will use a small dot of gel for each tooth and whiten your teeth each day for about two to three weeks. You can hold onto your trays for touch-up treatments in the future.

Meet Our Doctor:

Anthony Dicello DDS

Anthony Dicello, DDS is the dentist and CEO of A Glowing Smile Dental Care. He is committed to compassionate care and is looking forward to meeting you with a friendly smile.

Dr. Dicello grew up in Washington, DC and graduated from the country's first dental school, the University of Maryland. After graduating, he joined the Indian Health Service on the Navajo reservation in Tuba City, Arizona. Dr. Dicello is the former dental director for John C Lincoln - HonorHealth.

Dr. Dicello is a member of the Arizona Dental Association, the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. He maintains medical staff ...