A brighter smile can feel like a simple cosmetic goal until crowns, fillings, sensitivity, and old dental work enter the chat. Teeth whitening works best when the dentist first checks what is natural tooth structure, what will not whiten, and whether your teeth and gums are ready for treatment.
Paul L. Gregory, DDS offers tooth whitening at his Midtown Manhattan practice at 57 W 57th Street, Suite 804, New York, NY 10019. The practice uses the KöR whitening system and recommends a full dental exam before in-office whitening so patients can understand what treatment may realistically do for their smile.
Whitening Starts With an Exam
Professional whitening should not begin with a shade chart and wishful thinking. Dr. Gregory recommends a full dental exam before in-office whitening because discoloration can come from different causes, and not every patient is a good candidate.
