Teeth Whitening – Newark, DE
Safely Brighten Your Smile
One of the first things other people notice about you is the quality of your smile, and if your teeth look more yellow or brown than white, you might be remembered for the wrong reasons. Though plenty of commercial products claim to help, these often cause sensitivity or don’t provide the desired results.
Thankfully, our team at White Clay Dental Associates offers professional services to safely brighten your smile. Continue reading to learn more, and feel free to contact us with any additional questions.
Why Choose White Clay Dental Associates for Teeth Whitening?
- Professional-Grade Materials for Reduced Sensitivity
- Advanced Technology to Enhance Patient Comfort
- In-House Membership Discount Plans
Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Although potentially anyone can benefit from professional teeth whitening, it’s not the right answer for every blemish. Before proceeding, you must have a consultation appointment to determine whether you’re a good candidate. During this visit, our team will examine your mouth to ensure no issues that might interfere with your results, like cavities or gum disease. Then, we’ll verify the type of stains we’re working with.
Extrinsic discoloration that exists in the outermost layer of your teeth, the enamel, can usually be whitened effectively. However, discoloration in the lower layers can’t always be bleached away and might require another service, like veneers.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Our team understands that every patient’s needs are unique, so we offer multiple ways to help you achieve your ideal shade. Our in-office procedure can lighten your grin by several shades in an hour-long appointment for instant results. If that doesn’t suit you, we also provide take-home kits for your convenience. More information about each method is outlined below:
In-Office Teeth Whitening
If you need to prepare for an upcoming event, such as a job interview, wedding, family reunion, or other special occasion, this may be the best treatment for you. First, we meticulously apply top-quality gels that minimize potential discomfort, and then we speed up the whitening process with a special ultraviolet light.
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
Those who are anxious about dental appointments or have a full schedule might do better with a take-home whitening kit. We include professional-grade gels and custom-fitted trays for optimal application from the comfort of your own home for results in as few as 2 weeks.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
Dental insurance doesn’t usually cover the cost of cosmetic services like teeth whitening, so it’s natural to want to do everything you can to prolong the results. The following tips can help you maintain your recently upgraded grin:
- Brush and floss twice daily. You might consider switching to a whitening toothpaste if you don’t already have one.
- Schedule touch-ups. Your results can last 6 months to 3 years but repeat treatments may be needed to maintain your color.
- Watch what you eat. Eating lots of dairy can help keep your teeth bright and strong, whereas dark foods and drinks can stain them.