Teeth Whitening

Teeth can become stained and discolored for a variety of reasons such as exposure to highly pigmented foods and drinks, tobacco use, age, and certain medications. If you have noticed that your smile is not as bright as it once was, we encourage you to consider revitalizing your smile with professional teeth whitening treatments.

The Benefits of a Brighter Smile

Teeth whitening is one of the simplest, quickest, and least invasive cosmetic treatments available. Despite the ease of treatment, teeth whitening delivers seriously impactful results that lift stains for a brighter, whiter, more evenly colored smile.

Professional teeth whitening can:

  • Lift and dissolve stains and discoloration
  • Boost your confidence
  • Elevate your appearance
  • Create a more youthful look
  • Improve your first impressions


Why Choose Professional Teeth Whitening Treatments

Plenty of over-the-counter teeth whitening solutions are available. These include whitening strips, toothpaste, mouth rinses, gels, pens, and more. Our dentist, Dr. Hallock, strongly recommends professional whitening to patients for the following reasons:

  • Guaranteed Safety - When purchasing and using over-the-counter whitening treatments, there is no guarantee that will be safe for you to use and not damage your teeth. Some products (especially those that have not been approved by the American Dental Association) can be overly abrasive, harm your soft tissues, and damage your tooth enamel.
  • Clear Treatment Expectations - With professional treatments, our dentist documents your starting tone and enamel color. We help patients understand and visualize the level of whitening results that will be possible.
  • Customized Treatment Plan - The professional teeth whitening process provides you with options for the level of whitening you wish to achieve. We can help you select a targeted shade that will brighten and revitalize your look while still appearing natural.
  • Faster, More Effective Treatments - Professional whitening treatments use powerful, more highly concentrated, medical-grade teeth whitening agents that deliver dramatic results in less time than over-the-counter products.
  • Sensitivity Prevention - Patients commonly experience some teeth sensitivity while undergoing professional teeth whitening treatments. We can provide you with fluoride treatments designed to help alleviate and prevent this temperature sensitivity from occurring
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How to Maintain Your Professional Teeth Whitening Results

We often recommend that patients continue a schedule of teeth whitening treatments to maintain their bright, white smiles on an ongoing basis. You can extend the time between professional treatments by:

  • Avoiding highly pigmented foods and drinks such as coffee, tea, dark-colored sodas, colored sports drinks, red wine, chocolate, and berries.
  • Rinse your mouth with water immediately after consuming a highly pigmented food or drink.
  • Refrain from any form of tobacco use.
  • Use over-the-counter whitening toothpaste that has been approved by the American Dental Association.

Are Teeth Whitening Treatments Right for Everyone?

Teeth whitening is an excellent treatment option for many patients.

However, if you have dental restorations such as porcelain veneers, dental bonding, or dental crowns (especially restorations that are visible at the front of your smile), then teeth whitening might not be the right cosmetic option for you. Teeth-whitening agents are only effective on natural tooth enamel, which means whitening after you receive dental restorations could result in an uneven appearance.

We recommend that you whiten your teeth before getting dental restorations so that your restorations will be designed to blend in with your smile when it is at its brightest.

The Simplest Way to a More Beautiful Smile: Teeth Whitening with Our Dentist in Kettering, Ohio

If you're looking for a quick and simple way to refresh your look, consider revitalizing your smile with professional teeth whitening treatments. Our dentist can talk with you about your smile's current shade and provide you with a personalized treatment plan designed to help you achieve your desired level of whitening. To learn more about teeth whitening or request a consultation, we welcome you to contact our dental office in Kettering, Ohio today. We look forward to boosting your confidence and helping you achieve the smile of your dreams!