teeth whitening in our dental office is based upon over 31+ years of experience in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dentistry. Our Teeth Whitening team includes 16 cosmetic dentists, specialists and lab ceramists in one high-end midtown Manhattan office. Our focus is offering the maximum whitening benefit safely and effectively while also considering other aesthetic needs. This requires knowledge and experience. We only offer in-office teeth whitening.

In-office teeth whitening bleaching is more time-consuming for the dentist to perform than making home whitening trays. In addition Crest Whitestrips don’t offer professional control over color. However office whitening offers much more effective results, greater safety and a big time savings for the patient. For clarification, teeth whitening and teeth bleaching are synonymous.

ABOVE: Sculpting or Teeth Reshaping, Teeth Whitening and Cosmetic Bonding.

We offer intelligent and honest diagnosis based upon 31+ years of experience. Our treatment is quick and comfortable. Nitrous oxide laughing gas is available. We use the finest materials and top labs.

Compare teeth whitening to bonding, porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns

There are several ways to make your teeth whiter: Bonding, Porcelain Veneers (Laminates), Porcelain Crowns (Caps) and Teeth Whitening. Whitening involves changing the color of the tooth itself. No dental material is left on the teeth after a whitening visit. Bonding, porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns all involve permanently leaving a dental material on the visible sides of a tooth. Bonding is a plastic. Veneers and crowns are porcelain. Porcelain is usually nicer than plastic. At CSD the method of teeth whitening is carefully considered based upon each patient’s specific dental condition and cosmetic requirements. Only natural tooth structure responds to whitening so people should seek an experienced Cosmetic Dentist for whitening. Furthermore whiter teeth may cause your old porcelain crowns, veneers and/or bonding to look fairly yellow in comparison. Our knowledge and experience considers your personal treatment plan.

ABOVE: In-office Whitening applied to the teeth.

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Professional in-office teeth whitening gets faster results than home whitening trays or Whitestrips

Office whitening is preferable to home teeth whitening bleaching because of the fast results and patient convenience. One main reason for the better results is the duration of time that the whitening agent is in direct contact with the teeth. Patients typically come in for one or several forty-five minute appointments depending upon the amount of color change desired. The whitening agent is applied directly to the teeth while a lip retractor holds the lips away from the teeth and a suction drains excess saliva. There are no shots or drilling. Patients will commonly relax with Nitrous Oxide gas and music during the procedure. Significant color change is frequently apparent after the first visit.

In contrast a patient must wear home whitening trays or Whitestrips several hours a day for several months. If you think about it, most of the bleaching gel in the home whitening tray is pushed out of the tray – and swallowed – when you put the tray on your teeth.

Dr. Jeffrey Dorfman, Director, has practiced in NYC for over 30 years. He has over twenty years combined professorships at Columbia and NYU dental schools. Many dentists and students visit from around the world to study with him in New York.

Beware of the “Laser Light” hype

Many companies falsely promote the benefits of using laser light and/or their own special brand of light to increase teeth whitening bleaching. Actual scientific research shows no added benefit. The only factors that increase teeth whitening are the chemistry of the whitening agent, the duration that the agent is in contact with the teeth, and the skill and experience of the Cosmetic Dentist. We offer intelligent New York teeth whitening from experienced cosmetic dentists without the hype.

See Before and After Photos of New York Teeth Whitening.

In conclusion Dr. Jeffrey Dorfman created all of the dentistry shown on this 4,400 page website. In brief we offer intelligent & honest diagnosis and better teeth whitening office bleaching results for our patients. Visit us when you want it done right the first time; you will save money by initially spending more. Therefore please call The Center for Special Dentistry®.