Teeth Whitening – Orlando, FL
Get a whiter, brighter smile with professional whitening
Removing deep stains and discoloration from your smile with over-the-counter whitening products or toothpaste may seem like a good idea, but it can often take months to see noticeable results. By then, between the extended tooth sensitivity and recurring cost, many patients will have invested more time and money than if they had just gotten professional whitening from the start. Here are just a few amazing benefits of professional whitening, and why when it comes to your smile it pays to do it right the first time!
Why Choose Premier Dental Care of Orlando for Teeth Whitening?
- Choice of in-office or take-home whitening kits
- Take-home kits can be refilled for touch ups
- Faster, longer lasting results than over the counter products
Who Is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
There are many reasons why your teeth may become stained over time. Everything from your diet to your habits to even your medications can leave behind discoloration that without professional help can be nearly impossible to remove.
There are two different types of stains: intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic stains are stains that occur within the dentin of your teeth. These are typically much harder to remove and can be caused by things like medication and dental trauma. Conversely, extrinsic stains are caused by outside factors such as that daily cup of coffee or glass of red wine. They can often be removed with basic oral hygiene practices, but over time they can alter the shade of your smile.
If your teeth look less white than you’d like, it can harm your confidence and self-esteem. This can have a variety of negative consequences both personally and professionally. If you’ve got healthy teeth and gums and would like to get back the confidence provided by a youthful smile, you could be an excellent candidate for teeth whitening!
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
There are many different types of teeth whitening available, including whitening toothpastes, white strips, gels, and professional in-office treatments or take-home kits.
Professional teeth whitening is different from OTC products, because it can be customized to meet your unique smile goals.
At Premier Dental Care of East Orlando, we proudly offer the KöR whitening system in office, and convenient, customizable Opalescence take home kits to our patients. Both methods can remove up to eight shades of discoloration from your smile both faster and more efficiently than OTC products.
Teeth whitening works by sending powerful whitening agents into the pores in the enamel of your teeth. These ingredients penetrate deep to destroy stains, revealing whiter, brighter teeth!
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
Take-home teeth whitening kits are great for patients who prefer to whiten their smile in the comfort of their own home. This treatment takes a little longer than in-office treatment, but it comes with a pair of reusable, custom fit trays and whitening gel that can be refilled for touch-ups as needed.
Professional take-home kits differ from store bought because they have stronger active ingredients. This means you can whiten your smile faster, limiting your exposure to sensitivity-causing chemicals and saving you money in the long run. In fact, you could have the smile of your dreams in as little as two weeks!
In-Office Teeth Whitening
For patients looking to whiten their teeth the fastest way possible, there’s no comparison to in-office whitening. In about one hour, you can expect your teeth to appear eight shades whiter. This treatment is ideal for people who are anticipating a special event such as a wedding, job interview, or senior pictures.
Though powerful, the ingredients in professional whitening have been proven both safe and effective. While some patients do experience minor sensitivity for a few days after whitening treatments, professional whitening often has the shortest recovery time because of the limited amount of time your teeth must be exposed to the gel.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
Whitening your smile is a life-changing investment, and one that you’ll likely want to make the most of. Thus, it is important to make an extra effort to maintain your results after treatment. You can easily do this by:
- Returning to Premier Dental Care of East Orlando for periodic touch-ups
- Eat white dairy products to help keep your teeth strong and bright
- Avoid foods and beverages that are high in stain-causing tannins (such as red wine or coffee)
- Maintain excellent oral hygiene, including brushing twice daily, flossing once a day, and visiting your dentist at Premier Dental Care of East Orlando every six months for your regular exam and cleaning appointments.