Dr. Partovy wants to know: Could you be a teeth whitening addict?

In a day and age when looks matter as much as anything in life, more and more folks want to look and feel great - and that means more and more people are compulsively trying whitening their teeth. But dentists across the country are concerned that more and more people are obsessively - and ineffectively.

There really can be too much of a good thing when it comes to teeth whitening, and at the office of Dr. Ray Partovy, we offer professional teeth whitening, an at-home whitening system and whitening toothpaste that provide special chemical or polishing agents that provide additional stain removal effectiveness. We're confident all these services will help you restore your gleaming, bright white smile.

Teeth whitening can have minor side-effects and you should speak with Dr. Partovy if these become bothersome. For example, teeth can become sensitive during the period when you are using the bleaching solution. In most cases, this sensitivity is temporary and should lessen once the treatment is finished. Some people also experience soft tissue irritation, either from a tray that doesn't fit properly or from solution that may come in contact with the tissues. If you have concerns about such side effects, you should discuss them with Dr. Partovy.

Lastly, if you suspect you may have a teeth whitening addiction, we encourage you to check out this helpful article from our friends at WebMD.