No two smiles are alike. Although we generally think of teeth as being white, there are many natural shades of tooth enamel that range from bright white and bluish-gray to yellow. Genetics play a role in the color of a person's teeth and how quickly tooth enamel may get discolored.

In addition to genetics, teeth may become discolored or stained as a result of medications, aging, smoking, accidents, certain foods and beverages or a combination of these.

Teeth-whitening procedures use a peroxide gel alone or in combination with a light source to help remove most staining agents. Dr. Alouf will evaluate your teeth and help you determine whether any of our whitening procedures are right for you.