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Kevin D. Kiley, DDS, P. A.
3820 Tampa Rd Ste 201Palm Harbor, FL 34684-3600727-787-7800
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Teeth Whitening

Serving Palm Harbor, FL

Whitening procedures have effectively restored the smile of people with stained, dull, or discolored teeth.

The darker tissue of your teeth, the dentin, can become exposed as the outer layer of enamel is worn away by the effects of aging or things like caffeine and tobacco.

Food particles are naturally attracted to a tooth's enamel by a certain protein. Products like coffee and tea, berries and soy sauce are notorious for staining teeth. Over time, teeth actually become more absorbent and vulnerable to staining from food and other substances.

One type of stain-caused by traumatic injuries, medications and fluorosis-actually begins inside the tooth; brushing and flossing don't help. Another type of stain-one that can be more easily attacked by brushing, flossing and rinsing-is caused by external factors such as foods.

More and more people today are choosing tooth-whitening procedures to reverse the effects of aging and abuse from food and tobacco stains.

Some commercially available "whitening toothpastes" can be somewhat effective at removing stains and making teeth a few shades brighter. However, many of these products have abrasive substances that can actually wear away your tooth's enamel.

Whitening agents actually change the color of your teeth, but only are effective on certain types of stains. For example, bleaching agents have a difficult time removing brownish or grayish stains. These products also are not as effective on pitted or badly discolored teeth, or on restorations such as crowns, bridges, bonding and tooth-colored fillings (porcelain veneers or dental bonding may be more appropriate in this case).

Professional whitening performed by our office is considered to be the most effective and safest method; done properly, tooth whitening can last as long as five years. Over-the-counter whitening systems are somewhat effective as long as they are monitored and directions followed closely.

For more information on Teeth Whitening in Palm Harbor, FL call Kevin D. Kiley, DDS, PA at (727) 787-7800 today!

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Dr. Kevin D. Kiley, DDS

Dr. Kevin Kiley is an active member of numerous organizations, including the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Upper Pinellas County Dental Association, West Coast Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry.  He is continually educating himself and his staff on the newest techniques and procedures to provide the cutting edge, comfortable dental treatment for his patients.

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3820 Tampa Rd
Ste 201
Palm Harbor, FL 34684-3600
727-787-7800

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Monday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
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