Remember the good ol' days when our teeth were naturally white?
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been thinking about those pearly whites I used to have in my younger years — long before the natural aging process (and my obsession with coffee) robbed me of them.
If you’re anything like me, then you miss those sparkling white teeth more than you care to admit.
I mean, let’s be honest — we’re reminded of those teeth in every scrapbook our grandmas made growing up, every yearbook we collected in middle and high school, and every memory that pops up on Facebook.
I’d even be happy with the teeth I had in my driver’s license photo, which was taken eight years ago!
Those days might be long gone, but your smile doesn’t have to go with it.
At least not when you have Healthy Smiles by your side.
Dr. Joseph Cipriano proudly serves the Staten Island community with a wide range of teeth whitening solutions, including both at-home and in-office treatments to help you achieve that perfect shade of white.
One consultation with us is all our patients need to determine which route is the best route for them!
They say home is where the heart is — but you can find whiter teeth there, too.
Between work, family (and friend) obligations, and trying to squeeze in that workout we've been promising ourselves we'd do, finding time for a dentist appointment can feel like solving a Rubik's cube blindfolded.
But if Rubik’s cubes terrify you, then don’t worry — you can avoid it!
At-home teeth whitening is exactly what it sounds like — professional-grade whitening treatments you can do from the comfort of your own couch, bathroom, vacation hotel room or wherever you feel most relaxed.
Gone are the days when you had to block out half your day for a dental appointment.
And honestly? The technology keeps getting better every single year.
No more scheduling conflicts, no rushing through traffic, no sitting in a waiting room flipping through magazines from 2018 — plus it’s more cost-effective and better suited for patients with sensitive teeth.
At-home teeth whitening is having a moment — and Healthy Smiles is totally here for it!
As much as we’d love for our patients to spend an hour with us in our Staten Island office, we understand that it’s not realistic for everyone. And we certainly don’t want to leave anyone hanging — so here we are!
At Healthy Smiles, we offer two very safe and effective take-home teeth whitening kits for you to consider.
Philips Zoom is our most popular at-home teeth whitening solution.
It comes with two different options — DayWhite and NiteWhite — that are designed to fit perfectly into your lifestyle, no matter how chaotic your schedule might be or how much time you have to dedicate.
The solution is designed for daytime use and consists of either 9.5% hydrogen peroxide (applied twice daily for 30 minutes) or 14% HP (applied twice daily for 15 minutes) — it’s quick, it’s easy, and it works.
This overnight formula is designed to fit snugly in anyone’s nightly routine and consists of either 10% or 16% carbamide peroxide (applied overnight or 4-6 hours) or 22% CP (applied 1-2 hours nightly).
Philips Zoom is the “gold standard,” but Opalescence comes in a close second.
Unlike its Zoom counterpart, the formula in Opalescence contains both fluoride and potassium nitrate, which is known to strengthen and protect the enamel for not only a whiter and brighter, but stronger smile.
We offer two different types of at-home kits through Opalescence:
For even better results, most people add Opalescence Toothpaste – a whitening toothpaste that contains sodium fluoride – to their daily oral health routine. Ask your local dentist if this is the right option for you.
Alright, let’s pump the brakes for a hot minute.
While at-home teeth whitening can be extremely convenient (and reasonable) for a lot of patients, there's something to be said for the old-school, professional in-office experience we offer here at Healthy Smiles.
Sometimes you just need the big guns.
It’s a lot like the difference between cooking dinner at home and going to a five-star restaurant — both are great, but one delivers results that are simply impossible to replicate anywhere else, especially at home.
We’re the five-star restaurant in this scenario — and we’d be honored to serve you.
If you're the type of person who wants dramatic results and you want them yesterday, then in-office whitening might be calling your name. It’s instant, it’s effortless, and it’s designed to last 1-3 years.
Our in-office treatment solution might be one of the best-kept secrets in Staten Island today.
We use what’s called the Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed — and, yes, it was invented by the same company that founded the DayWhite and NiteWhite at-home kits, so you know it’s legit and worth the appointment.
The technology consists of two major components – a whitening gel and a blue LED light:
The gel allows oxygen molecules to penetrate the enamel and dentin, while the blue LED light helps speed up the process by activating the hydrogen peroxide. This process is usually repeated three times.
It’s clinically proven to whiten your teeth by up to eight shades after just one appointment.
We’ll also apply a post-treatment gel to reduce tooth sensitivity and protect the enamel before sending you home with a Philips Zoom take-home kit — allowing you to maintain those pearly whites at home!
When it comes to whitening your teeth, there’s no such thing as a one-size fits all solution.
Every single person who walks through our doors has different needs, different schedules, different budgets, different wants and different expectations for their smile — and that will never, ever change.
With that said, what works for one person might not work for the next person — and vice versa.
The beauty of having both options is that we can actually tailor your whitening experience to fit your real life, as opposed to some cookie-cutter approach that doesn’t take into account your personal preferences.
Plus, most people end up choosing a combination of both at-home and in-office treatments, anyway.
You might be an at-home whitening person if:
You might be an in-office whitening person if:
The bottom line? We're not here to push you toward one option or the other.
Our job is to listen to your lifestyle, understand your goals, and help you figure out which path makes the most sense for you. At the end of the day, the best whitening treatment is the one you'll actually stick with.
Do you miss how white your teeth used to be? Are you slowly watching your teeth turn more yellow with each cup of coffee you drink? Have you been searching for a teeth whitening solution that actually works?
If you answered ‘yes’ to any of those questions, then you’ve come to the right place.
Welcome to Healthy Smiles — Staten Island’s one-stop shop for all things dental.
Our team has been transforming smiles in the Staten Island community for years, and honestly — we never get tired of witnessing that moment when someone looks in the mirror and can't stop grinning.
Whether you need a simple whitening touch-up or a complete smile makeover, we’re here for you!
Call us at (718) 948-1600 to schedule your first consultation and take the first step toward the smile you've been missing. We can't wait to meet you and help you fall in love with your smile again!
