Teeth Whitening – Rogers, AR
Safely Build a Bright, Beautiful Smile
Even those who brush and floss consistently can eventually develop dental stains after prolonged or repeated exposure to darkly tinted foods and drinks. Common culprits like coffee, tea, tomatoes, berries, and wine are all known to cause stubborn discoloration that can be difficult to remove.
Fortunately, Dr. Gammenthaler offers professional-strength teeth whitening solutions to help you safely build a bright, beautiful smile. Continue reading to learn more about this popular cosmetic service to help decide if it’s right for you!
Why Choose Family Dental Care of Rogers for Teeth Whitening?
- Professional-Grade Zoom! and Ultradent Whitening Solutions
- In-Office and Take-Home Treatments Available
- Custom-Fitted Applicator Trays for Comfortable, Accurate Outcomes
Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Potentially, anyone who isn’t 100% pleased with the shade of their smile might benefit from professional teeth whitening services, but that doesn’t mean that these options are the best way to meet everyone’s unique needs.
For instance, extrinsic stains in the outermost layer of enamel caused by consuming deeply pigmented particles tend to respond better to topical bleach than intrinsic blemishes that seep into or originated in the lower layer of dentin, which might require repeated whitening applications or a different treatment, such as veneers, to address. Dr. Gamenthalerwill examine your dental condition before proceeding to help determine whether teeth whitening is right for you.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
These products typically use bleach, such as hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide, which undergoes a chemical oxidation process when it encounters stain molecules embedded in your enamel. This reaction blasts them apart, reducing their size and concentration, which is what lightens the shade of your teeth.
Our office offers two options, which are outlined in more detail below:
In-Office Teeth Whitening
In-office procedures involve placing the gel on your teeth, then accelerating the whitening process by applying a special ultraviolet light. This method can potentially brighten your smile by several shades in a single procedure, which can be ideal for those who want to look their very best for an upcoming occasion, such as a reunion, wedding, or graduation.
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
If you prefer to achieve your aesthetic goals on your own schedule, you might benefit from one of our professional-grade take-home whitening kits. Our team is happy to send you home with all the supplies you need, including ultra-concentrated gels and custom-fitted applicator trays, to achieve beautiful, consistent results from the comfort of your living room.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
Professional teeth whitening tends to last about 6 months to 3 years, but often requires periodic retreatments to achieve the ideal shade. Most patients can help preserve their recent upgrade by:
- Implementing a routine. Brushing and flossing twice daily helps remove plaque and bacteria that give pigmented particles a textured surface to cling to.
- Avoid foods that stain. Steering clear of darkly colored options can help avoid additional discoloration.
- Eat lighter ingredients. Filling up on lightly-toned dairy products containing calcium, like yogurt and cheese, can strengthen your enamel without staining it.
- Switch your toothpaste. Using a whitening toothpaste can help maintain a brighter smile.
- Schedule routine cleanings. Having an exam and cleaning every 6 months allows Dr. Gammenthaler to monitor your dental health and remove newly formed surface stains.