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Teeth Whitening

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.

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Vijaya Canakala, DMD

Dr.  Canakala graduated from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2006.  She worked in Private practice in Massachusetts for over nine years before she moved to Connecticut.

Dr. Canakala’s practice philosophy is to help restore and maintain good oral health for all her patients by providing excellent dental care in a gentle and compassionate way.  She strongly believes in continuing education and training, and she will continue to make it a top priority in her practice.  She gained extensive knowledge in not only general dentistry but expanded her skillset in aesthetic procedures and implant restorations in her practice.

Dr. Canakala is a member of American Dental Association (ADA), Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) and Middlesex County Dental Society.

  In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Mukesh (who is also a Dentist), their family and friends.  She loves to spend time outdoors with her two beautiful sons Aarush and Ishan.

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