Teeth Whitening in Lakewood, CO
Teeth whitening refers to the process of removing stains from your teeth' surfaces and restoring the natural appearance of your smile. It is a single-visit procedure that we perform for patients of all age groups. The advancements in dental technology have also introduced many teeth whitening treatments that provide long-lasting results.
Many factors lead to the discoloration of teeth, such as consuming tea, coffee, aerated drinks, and acidic foods, smoking cigarettes or chewing tobacco, damage to your developing permanent teeth because of accidents or trauma, medical treatments, aging, etc. A teeth whitening procedure at our dental office can help eliminate these stains and discoloration and result in a brighter smile.
Types of Teeth Whitening
There are several teeth whitening procedures available, including teeth whitening toothpaste, whitening strips, and other over-the-counter teeth whitening options. However, teeth whitening by a dental professional is the most effective and quickest one.
Professional Teeth Whitening
Your dentist offers two methods of professional teeth whitening: an in-office procedure and take-home trays. Both methods use professional-grade gels and trays that are not available over the counter.
- In-office Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening involves the application of hydrogen peroxide gel on the surface of your teeth. We apply the gel, allow it to stay for some time, and wash it. If the stains are too stubborn, we reapply the gel and use a laser so that your teeth absorb it properly. During the treatment, we cover your tongue, lips, and teeth completely with a dental dam so that only the teeth are made visible for the procedure. The effects of this procedure are dramatic. We will also give you at-home whitening products to maintain your pearly white smile.
- Take-home Whitening Trays
Take-home trays are worn twice a day for two weeks. The dentist creates the trays to fit your teeth perfectly, ensuring an even application of the gel. While you wear your trays, the whitening gel works to remove stains and discoloration from your teeth.
Teeth Whitening Aftercare
There are a few things you can do at home after your in-office teeth-whitening session. First, brush your teeth twice a day with toothpaste that contains fluoride. You should also floss your teeth at least once a day. This will keep your teeth white. You should also use mouthwash. It is also important not to skip your biannual dental checkups and teeth cleanings.
To find out more about the dental services offered at Aaron E Slavsky DDS, call Dentist Lakewood CO at 303.233.1704.
