Are you bothered by stubborn stains on your teeth that don’t go away no matter how much you brush? Do you have any discolored enamel that leaves you feeling embarrassed about showing off your smile? Here at Richland Dental, our dentists can help you achieve a brighter grin with in-office and take-home teeth whitening options. Call us today if you’re ready to take the first step toward a whiter smile.
Our team will work with you to figure out whether teeth whitening is the right choice for helping you achieve your cosmetic goals. We’ll take a look at your mouth, ask about the changes you want to make, and take note of the current state of your oral health as well as your medical history. If we determine that you’re a viable candidate for teeth whitening, we can work with you to put together a plan for making your brighter smile a reality.
When it comes to professional teeth whitening, you have two options: a take-home kit or an in-office procedure. We can help you figure out which option is right for you based on your needs and preferences, but here’s a brief look at the basics:
Our office can provide you with a professional-grade teeth whitening kit that contains fully customized trays and bleaching gel. The process is simple: all you need to do is wear the trays while they’re filled with the gel for a specific amount of time every day. Many patients notice a significant improvement after two weeks. This approach may take longer than in-office whitening, but it can be done while you’re relaxing on the couch watching TV or reading a good book.
With in-office whitening, you can make yourself comfortable in the dental chair while our team applies bleaching gel to your teeth. This treatment can remove all kinds of discoloration and brighten your smile by multiple shades in just one appointment. We may recommend in-office teeth whitening if you need to achieve results quickly for an event in the near future.
Teeth whitening may not be permanent, but you can help the results last longer by following these steps:
There’s one thing all candidates have in common: they want a brighter, whiter smile. So, if your pearly whites are no longer living up to their name, you shouldn’t hesitate to schedule a consultation with us to explore your treatment options! At your visit, we will learn about your smile goals and conduct a comprehensive oral exam to ensure your teeth and gums are healthy enough for treatment. If they aren’t, don’t worry – we can incorporate the necessary restorative care into your treatment plan to ensure the final result is a smile that’s both healthy and beautiful.
There are several factors that impact the length of your teeth whitening treatment, including if any preliminary care is needed and how many rounds are required to give you the gorgeous results you desire. With all of that said, in-office treatments typically deliver results in just an hour while take-home kits take about two weeks. If you are interested in lifting stubborn stains by a certain date, don’t hesitate to let us know so we can keep that in mind when creating your custom treatment plan.
Unfortunately, the results of your teeth whitening treatment won’t last forever. There is some good news though: you can prevent stubborn stains from re-surfacing with a few simple dental care habits, like brushing and flossing consistently. It’s also a good idea to use a straw when drinking dark-colored beverages, like coffee, and to steer clear of mustard, BBQ sauce, blackberries, and other foods and sauces that can lead to discoloration.
Drinking coffee (or any other dark-colored beverages, for that matter) immediately following your teeth whitening treatment can cause stubborn stains to quickly resurface. That’s why we recommend making water your go-to drink. If you do choose to indulge in a cup of coffee, make sure to use a straw and rinse your mouth thoroughly with water once you’re done. Then, about 20 minutes later, brush your teeth!
Most of the time, patients are responsible for the cost of cosmetic dentistry services. That said, every dental plan is different, so don’t hesitate to take a look at the fine print to see if you have any available benefits! If you don’t, that’s okay – that’s just one of the financial solutions we welcome.
Are you ready to start your smile journey? We would love to have you, and we invite you to call our office for an appointment. Whether you’re interested in preventive care, Invisalign , sleep apnea treatment , or something else, we look forward to warmly welcoming you to our dental family.
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