Teeth Whitening in Gainesville

Why Select Professional Dental Whitening?

Also known as chair-side teeth whitening or power bleaching, having your teeth whitened in-office is distinct from do-it-yourself whitening as it’s performed in conditions that are meticulously monitored to make sure the experience is pain-free and safe as can be.

Not all kinds of discoloration will respond to teeth bleaching procedures, for instance stains produced by issues deeper within the structure of the tooth like extensive decay or defective tooth fillings. Tetracycline stains also don’t respond well to teeth whitening procedures. You also won’t notice any change to the color of fillings, crowns or veneers in or on your teeth, as they don’t respond to tooth whitening products, though the surfaces of the natural teeth containing those restorations will still lighten.

Prior to performing a teeth whitening in Gainesville, your teeth whitening dentist will give you a comprehensive dental exam to identify the cause underlying the discoloration to ensure no unexpected outcomes occur. The dentists at our office will work closely with you to determine which professional whitening procedure will work best for your teeth and ensure you leave the chair a completely satisfied customer.

Home Teeth Whitening

Not only do we offer in-office teeth whitening at our dental office in Gainesville. We also give you the choice to whiten your teeth yourself at home. Your teeth bleaching dentist will make you a professional teeth bleaching kit using whitening trays custom made to fit impressions we’ll take of your teeth. You will then fill these trays with a professional-grade tooth bleaching gel and wear the trays at least one hour each day for a period of two weeks.

What Does Teeth Whitening Cost?

Factors affecting the total teeth bleaching cost include:

• The kind of whitening system your Gainesville dentist uses
• How many treatments you will need to achieve your desired results
• If you choose at-home whitening, then how many follow-up appointments you’ll need to examine your results and even out the restoration material’s color

Most standard dental insurance plans will not cover cosmetic procedures, but it’s worth checking with your insurer to see if yours might pay for part of it. You can also buy a dental plan that includes cosmetic procedures.

Professional Dental Whitening Products vs. DIY Dental Whitening Products

Professional tooth bleaching gel is far more potent than do-it-yourself alternatives. The results it gives you are also quicker and more reliable. Over-the-counter tooth bleaching products include teeth whitening:

• Toothpastes
• Rinses
• Trays
• Strips
• Gels

These products certainly may offer a degree of improvement, but they don’t have the same power and consistency as pro teeth whitening options. And, if you fail to follow instructions for using DIY teeth whitening products properly, they can even irritate your gums and produce uneven results. By letting your Gainesville dentist oversee the process of whitening your teeth, you eliminate the chances of such mistakes from occurring.

The Professional Teeth Bleaching Procedure

When you visit our office for an in-office teeth whitening procedure, the steps you will go through will differ according to the kind of teeth whitening system you use. The general procedure a professional tooth bleaching dentist performs, however, is as follows:

1. Your dentist cleans and examines your teeth.
2. The dentist may take photos to help determine what shade of white is best for your teeth and to help monitor your progress.
3. Your dentist exposes your visible teeth by placing a cheek retractor into your mouth.
4. The dentist will apply a liquid to your teeth to protect your gums.
5. Your dentist will apply at least one and possibly several coatings of whitening gel, leaving each individual coating in place for a set length of time before being removed.
6. Depending on the system you choose, your dentist may enhance results using an intense, focused beam of light.
7. Once the final application of bleaching gel has occurred, your dentist will evaluate the changes in tooth color to determine whether or not follow-up visits or further teeth whitening at home will be necessary.

Are you ready to restore your white, gleaming smile? If so, let us assist you. Call us now to find out more about teeth whitening in Gainesville.