Teeth Whitening Jacksonville, NC

As we mentioned, you can opt for teeth whitening in the office or use take-home kits at your convenience. Many patients prefer whitening at home because they do it when they want to, and there’s more privacy at home. It’s a simple, non-invasive dental treatment that changes the color of the natural enamel on the tooth’s surface and is a fantastic means to improve and enhance the beauty of your smile.

In recent years, teeth whitening has become popular. The most popular method is using a take-home whitening kit that dramatically improves your smile’s brightness. After bleaching, any old restorations will be replaced so that they match your newly bleached pearly whites. Teeth whitening is not permanent, so touch-ups will be necessary from time to time.

Most of our patients interested in teeth whitening have stained teeth due to any number of reasons, including, but not limited to:

• Fluorosis (excessive fluoridation during tooth development)
• Normal wear of the outer layer of your teeth
• Teeth stained to medications such as tetracycline
• Yellow, brownish teeth stained from tobacco and/or food and beverages that cause staining

In-office professional teeth whitening at Family Comprehensive & Cosmetic Dentistry usually requires two visits. At the first appointment, we will make impressions (molds) of your teeth to create custom clear plastic trays. Then, at your second appointment, you’ll try the trays on to ensure a perfect fit; any necessary adjustments will be made at this appointment.

You’ll try the trays at your second appointment, and adjustments will be made if necessary. The trays are worn with a special whitening solution twice a day for 30 minutes or overnight for a couple of weeks, depending on the whitening level you’d like to achieve. You may experience mild tooth sensitivity as you whiten your teeth, but it will subside quickly.

We will provide care instructions for your teeth and trays and note your progress at your next regular dental exam and teeth cleaning appointment.

If you have looked into OTC whitening products at your grocery store or pharmacy, we encourage you to give us a call and schedule an appointment to speak to one of our dentists about professional teeth whitening. It’s safer than store-bought kits, and the results are simply amazing!

With professional teeth whitening in Jacksonville, NC, not only will your teeth look whiter and brighter, but your entire smile will be transformed into its most stunning state ever. While people may not know you got your teeth whitened, they will certainly notice that something is different (and better!) with your new Hollywood smile.

Your confidence will likely skyrocket after your teeth are whitened and brightened at Family Comprehensive & Cosmetic Dentistry. Before teeth whitening, we must evaluate your dental health and ensure you’re a good candidate. Occasionally, stains from tetracycline and fluoride are difficult to bleach, so our dentists may offer other options if you’re not a great candidate. Most of our patients are excellent candidates for professional whitening, so please don’t hesitate to contact us to schedule an evaluation.

For many people, the better your smile looks, the more willing you are to practice good oral hygiene consistently and limit foods and drinks that may stain teeth. In addition to the immediate benefits, many patients see improvements in long-term oral health after professional whitening. Good oral hygiene and a proper diet can make professional teeth whitening results last for a few years.

Please call us at (910) 353-5171 if you’re interested in learning more about teeth whitening in Jacksonville, NC or scheduling an appointment. You may also fill out our online contact form; one of our team members will contact you soon to help.