Summit Dental offers convenient take-home teeth whitening solutions so you can achieve the results you want fast.

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Teeth Whitening

You brush and floss your teeth faithfully every day, so you can’t understand why they’re not as bright as they once were. The truth is, it’s quite common for our teeth to appear more yellow and become discolored as we age, make particular lifestyle choices, and when we consume certain foods and beverages.

However, your Middletown, DE dentist, Dr. Karian, offers a simple and affordable solution for patients to brighten their smiles with a take-home teeth whitening kit.

How Does Take-Home Teeth Whitening Work?

A take-home teeth whitening kit benefits you in several ways.

First, it is customized to fit snugly and comfortably over your teeth based on impressions we take of them. This means that you have better protection against any excess teeth whitening gel escaping and irritating your gums.

Next, our team will show you step-by-step how to safely use your whitening trays on your own at home so you can bleach your teeth based on your own schedule. This process typically takes around two weeks for most patients. You will also be able to update your smile in the future since we sell additional tubes of whitening gel at Summit Dental. This gives you the freedom and ability to prepare your smile before the next wedding, vacation, or significant event you plan to attend.

A Few Additional Benefits of Professional Teeth Whitening to Consider

Besides convenience and affordability, choosing professional teeth whitening with your Middletown dentist offers a few additional benefits over store-bought products.

Dentists have access to a higher strength whitening product than you can purchase at the store. This means a better, more effective outcome faster.
Dr. Karian can advise you on issues regarding tooth sensitivity during bleaching, making the process safer for you.
Your team at Summit Dental creates a custom fit tray for you. Over-the-counter whitening products may not fit well, which could affect your results.

Taking Care of Your Investment

When you invest in brightening your smile, you want your results to last as long as possible. There are a few measures you can take to ensure that your pearly whites stay bright, such as avoiding tooth-staining foods and beverage like:

Coffee and black tea
Red wine
Soy sauce
Dark colas
Some types of curry
Blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries

Limiting these foods and drinks in your diet or brushing your teeth shortly after consuming them will help you maintain your bright white smile.

Quitting habits like tobacco use or smoking is not only good for your body, but also your dental health. Smoking leaves a film on your teeth that is hard to remove and causes them to appear dark and yellowed.

If you’re ready to take the next steps toward a brighter, more beautiful smile, we encourage you to contact Summit Dental today to learn more about teeth whitening in Middletown, DE.

Frequently Asked Questions

What COVID-19 safety measures have Summit Dental implemented?

Your safety is our #1 concern.

Here at Summit Dental, we have taken steps to minimize your risk of acquiring COVID-19 while still maintaining your healthy smile. You will find us taking the following precautions to ensure your safety:

Patient screening: all patients will be screened for symptoms of COVID-19 and have their temperatures checked prior to entering the treatment area. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4°F will be asked to reschedule their appointment.
Team screening: all team members will have their temperatures checked twice daily and will remain at home if feeling ill
Mask requirements: patients are required to wear a face-covering except when in the treatment chair.
Virtual waiting room: you may elect to wait in your vehicle until your treatment: please call the office upon arrival and we will inform you when to come inside.
Office cleanliness: we have increased the frequency of commercial cleaning of the office as well as the disinfection of high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs.
Air filtration: our office was designed with a healthcare quality HVAC system to circulate fresh air and exhaust office air. We have installed HEPA filters for additional safety

We appreciate your trust.

We look forward to taking care of you and your family safely during the COVID-19 pandemic

Meet Our Doctor:

Peter Karian, DDS

Dr. Peter W. Karian is originally from Sudbury, Massachusetts. He earned a Bachelor's of Arts in Biology from Carleton College. Dr. Karian graduated from the University of Maryland, and then he pursued further training through a General Practice Residency at Christiana Care Health System. As a resident, he received extensive training in all aspects of general dentistry with a focus on complex medical and dental patients as well as implant restorations.

Dr. Karian believes in treating you as a person and not just your teeth. Whether that means a full cosmetic ...