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Feb
A Dental Bleaching Treatment Is the Safest Way to Whiten Your Smile
A dull, yellow smile can have an adverse effect on your life in multiple ways. Beyond the mere inconvenience of using mild retail-grade whitening products, it can also cause you stress and can leave you feeling self-conscious about your appearance.
Many people who find themselves in a situation like this will contact Dental Art Concepts PLLC to schedule a whitening consultation.
Dr. Matthew Scaffa will start by protecting your gums with a special gel or a rubber dam. A small amount of concentrated dental bleach will then be poured into a mouth tray. This tray will be held in your mouth for a few minutes to allow the bleach to whiten deep into your tooth enamel.
The duration of the bleaching treatment might vary depending on the depth of the stains. Severe stains might take additional time to fully eradicate. Afterward, Dr. Matthew Scaffa might use a special ultraviolet light for additional whitening in textured areas of tooth enamel.
Once your smile has been fully whitened, you might want to cut back on certain dark foods and beverages. It might also help to brush your teeth with whitening toothpaste to continue to remove surface stains before they get a chance to set in.
If you are struggling with significant smile staining issues and you’re interested in a whitening treatment in Staten Island, New York, you should call (718) 313-4343 to schedule a whitening consultation with Dr. Matthew Scaffa.
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Matthew Thomas Scaffa, DDS, graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from New York University. He has been a dentist in Staten Island, NY, for over 35 years.
Dr. Scaffa annually attends continuing education courses to stay current on emerging technologies and procedures in dentistry. He has received advanced training in implants, Invisalign, and veneers. He is a member of the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, and the 2nd District Dental Society.
Dr. Scaffa opened his practice in 1985 and moved to more spacious premises several times before settling at the current location in 2000. He believes in “over-delivering” professional and high-quality dental care so patients will have healthy and beautiful smiles. Among the accolades he has received include being in the 99th percentile on Healthgrades for Dental Providers in the New York Area, a Top pick for NextDoor Neighborhood Faves ratings, and the MetLife SpotLite on Oral Health designation.