Teeth Whitening – Portland, OR
A Convenient Solution for a Brighter Smile
Everyone wishes they had a sparkling white grin, though very few people come by them naturally. After years of consuming darkly toned foods and beverages, your once-pearly whites might appear more yellow or brown. Thankfully, our Wolfe Dental Cedar Mill team has a convenient solution for a lighter smile with Opalescence take-home teeth whitening kits.
Continue reading to learn more about this simple and effective enhancement, and feel free to contact us for additional information.
Why Choose Wolfe Dental Cedar Mill for Teeth Whitening?
- Dentists with 20+ Years of Combined Experience
- Awarded by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Professional-grade Results from Home
Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Anyone who isn’t 100% pleased with the color of their teeth can potentially benefit from professional teeth whitening services. However, before proceeding with any elected treatment, you must schedule a consultation with one of our providers. When you arrive, our team will examine your current dental condition to ensure no pre-existing problems, like cavities or gum disease, interfere with the results. If we find issues, we’ll treat them first before sending you home with everything you need to brighten your smile from home.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Eating and drinking dark foods stains your enamel because darkly pigmented particles bond with saliva or cling to plaque on your teeth. Frequent or prolonged exposure can leave your grin looking muddy. Topical whitening products contain a bleaching agent, like hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide, that chemically breaks down the colored compounds clinging to the surface. The molecules become smaller and less saturated, reducing the visibility of discoloration.
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
Our team is happy to provide Opalescence take-home whitening kits that include ultra-concentrated bleaching gel in pre-administered trays. Or, if you wear a retainer or clear aligners, we can offer applicators so that you can whiten your teeth with custom-fitted covers. You’ll wear them for about 30 minutes a day for 10 days (or every other day if you’re sensitive) to conveniently lighten your teeth on your schedule.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
Professional teeth whitening typically lasts anywhere from six months to three years, but it depends significantly on your unique circumstances. You can maintain your recently upgraded grin by:
- Scheduling touch-ups. You may need a repeat treatment periodically to preserve the perfect hue.
- Watch what you eat. Avoid common culprits known to stain, like coffee, tea, blueberries, and tomato sauce.
- Implement a routine. Brushing and flossing twice daily removes plaque and bacteria buildup that pigmented particles stick to.
Also, visiting our team every six months for a routine checkup and cleaning allows us to monitor your condition to catch and address any areas of concern, like weakening enamel, before they progress. We’ll also professionally clean your teeth and remove recent surface stains for a smile that sparkles.