How Teeth Whitening Works
Tired of mediocre results from whitening toothpastes and one-size-fits-all trays? In-office teeth whitening can beautifully whiten teeth in as little as one hour. Here's what to expect at your tooth whitening treatment:
A curing light may be used to activate the peroxide.
A curing light may be used to activate the peroxide.
Teeth whitening at our Nashville dental practice starts with cleaning and polishing your teeth to remove plaque and other particles from the tooth surface.
Next, a barrier will be placed on your gums. This protects gum tissue from the bleaching agent as it whitens.
A whitening solution with either carbamide or hydrogen peroxide will be placed on the teeth. While at-home treatments usually contain only 3-20% carbamide or hydrogen peroxide, our professional treatments use concentrations of 15-43%.
A curing light may be used to activate the peroxide and help it whiten your smile.
After a quick rinse, your treatment will be complete, and your brighter smile ready to show off!
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A Closer Look at Teeth Whitening
Professional whitening is a quick, safe, and straightforward treatment for a brighter smile.
Why Choose Professional Teeth Whitening?
Speed
In-office tooth whitening can dramatically brighten your smile in as little as an hour. Even more dazzling results can be achieved with multiple treatments.
Strong Results
Over-the-counter whitening products have weaker bleaching agent concentrations than those used in professional treatments. More powerful treatment means more powerful results.
Safe Treatment
Though dentists use a stronger bleaching product, they also ensure it stays where it should: on your teeth. Over-the-counter treatments may touch your gums, causing irritation.
Affordable Treatment
Whitening is one of the most affordable ways to upgrade your smile, and it can provide a powerful complement todentistry treatments like crowns, veneers, or other cosmetic dental work.
Even Results
At-home whitening trays and strips don't fit perfectly, so some teeth might not touch the whitening agent. Dentist-supervised treatment will ensure even whitening.
Is Teeth Whitening Right for Me?
Teeth whitening is a great option for many patients, but there are some considerations you should keep in mind. The dentists at Dental Haus Germantown will examine your teeth and recommend the best dentistry treatment for your smile. Contact our Nashville, TN, practice for a consultation.
Healthy Mouth
All cosmetic dentistry requires a healthy smile foundation. If you have tooth decay orgum disease, we will treat these issues before whitening treatment.
No Cosmetic Work
Whitening is not a good option if your front teeth have crowns, veneers, or bonding, because they don't respond to bleaching andwouldstand out afterwhitening.
Surface Staining
Whitening only lifts stains on the outer layers of a tooth. Discoloration at the interior, caused by aging or root damage, should be addressed with other methods, such as veneers.
5-Star Reviews
Andrea Henson
2021
Such a wonderful experience at this dental office. I felt so welcomed from the moment I walked through the doors, the receptionist was quite lovely and even gave me directions when I was having trouble finding the place. The office is also super chic yet comfortable, which is a huge plus since I feel most dentist offices I have been to have appeared pretty run down or older. Highly recommend if you are looking for a dentist in the area.
Fredrick Haemker
2021
What a great office, met by Kristen at the desk and then by Natalie for my cleaning. Then for follow up by Dr Correll. So many new changes in dental health that my whole time there was a new dental experience that it was more educational than ever before. Everything was shown and explained. I am very happy I found Dental Haus.
How Can I Keep My Smile Bright?
Want to keep your smile dazzling after tooth whitening treatment? Follow these tips for pearly whites:
- Brush or rinse after eating.
- Avoid staining foods and drinks like coffee, tea, wine, tomato sauce, soy sauce, and dark berries.
- Drink beverages that could stain your teeththrough a straw when possible.
- Don't smoke or use tobacco products.
