How Can We Help You?
At Riverfront Dental, we know that every smile comes with its own questions. We believe that informed patients make confident decisions, so we've answered some of the questions we hear most often from individuals and families in Salem, OR.
Your Dental Questions, Answered
Browse the FAQs below to learn more about our dental services, what to expect during your visits, and how we can help you achieve and maintain a healthy, beautiful smile.
If you don't find the answer you're looking for, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our friendly team is always happy to answer your questions.
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening can provide long-lasting results, but the exact timeline varies from person to person. Many patients enjoy a brighter smile for several months to a few years, depending on their diet, oral hygiene habits, and lifestyle.
How to Keep Your Smile Bright
Certain foods and beverages, including coffee, tea, red wine, and dark-colored sauces, can gradually stain your teeth over time. Tobacco use can also contribute to discoloration. Limiting these habits and rinsing your mouth with water after consuming stain-causing foods can help preserve your results.
Brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and visiting Riverfront Dental for regular cleanings also play an important role in maintaining a brighter smile. Professional cleanings remove surface stains that naturally accumulate between whitening treatments.
Pamper Your Pearly Whites with Teeth Whitening in Salem
Because Riverfront Dental provides take-home Philips Zoom!® teeth whitening with custom trays, many patients find it easy to maintain their results with occasional touch-up treatments as recommended by Dr. Scott Howe. Following your personalized whitening instructions can help keep your smile looking bright and refreshed for years to come.
To get started, contact our friendly team at Riverfront Dental today.
We look forward to helping you achieve a brighter smile!