Teeth Whitening – Painesville, OH
Achieve a Bright and Shiny New Smile
Almost everyone would like a whiter smile, and many people have frustrating dental stains and discoloration they would love to be rid of. That’s why the team at Chardon Smile Center is proud to offer safe, comfortable, and effect teeth whitening treatments that can lift tough dental blemishes and leave the smile up to eight shades whiter. Here’s a brief guide to how these procedures work, but please contact our office if you would like to know more.
Why Choose Chardon Smile Center for Teeth Whitening?
- Skilled Team of Experienced Dentists
- Eliminate Stubborn Stains and Discoloration
- Flexible Financing Options Available
Who Is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Teeth are exposed to many substances over decades of use, and this will eventually lead to stains developing in the enamel. Dental stains and discoloration vary significantly in severity and visibility, and most of them are extrinsic, meaning they are located on top of the enamel, or intrinsic, meaning they are embedded inside the tooth. Teeth whitening treatments from our office can address these issues in brief timeframes so you can enjoy having a gorgeously white smile that you’ll be proud to show off to friends, family, and coworkers.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
At Chardon Smile Center, we provide both in-office teeth whitening procedures from Zoom! and Daywhite and Nitewhite take-home kits that can effectively address yellowing enamel as well as dental stains and discoloration. We customize each treatment based on the patient’s needs to reliably deliver magnificent results. Here’s a quick look at the whitening services we offer:
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
Take-home teeth whitening can be a convenient way for many people to address frustrating dental stains or preserve the results of a previous whitening treatment. Unlike store-bought kits, these treatments use customized dental trays and professional-grade whitening gel to comfortably deliver amazing results in about two weeks.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
We can also lift stains and brighten your smile in about an hour with an in-office teeth whitening treatment from Zoom! This procedure can be especially excellent for those who are anticipating a special event such as a job interview, wedding, or graduation, and they are safe, effective, and painless without anesthesia.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
It only makes sense that you would want to do what you can to keep your teeth bright and stain-free after whitening, and the best way to preserve your results is to adhere to our post-treatment guidelines. These will probably include:
- Practice excellent oral hygiene: Brush, floss, and rinse with antibacterial mouthwash to eliminate plaque and food residue that can lead to new stains.
- Get the right nutrition: White dairy products will provide your enamel with the vitamins, minerals, and protein they need to stay healthy and strong.
- Limit your intake of discoloring items: Common culprits include tea, coffee, red wine, cola, berries, candy, and richly colored sauces.
- Regular dental appointments: Visit our office every six months so we can monitor your oral health and help prevent new stains.
- Receive touch-ups: You can receive additional teeth whitening treatments to address new stains as many times as you like.
Teeth Whitening FAQs
Does Teeth Whitening Hurt?
Many patients are anxious about receiving dental treatments because they are afraid they will hurt, and cosmetic dental work such as teeth whitening is no exception. Whitening treatments from Chardon Smile Center are painless without anesthesia, and the procedure is always entirely customized to minimize the risk of complications and injuries. Patients will be much less likely to experience lingering dental sensitivity than they would with store-bought teeth bleaching products, but please let our staff know if your teeth are especially prone to sensitivity during your consultation so we can plan your treatment accordingly. You can also reduce your risk of sensitivity by waiting a while between whitening sessions, avoiding hot beverages, and using desensitizing toothpaste.
How Can I Make My Teeth Whitening Results Last?
The results of your teeth whitening treatment can last between a few months and a few years depending on how well you care for your smile. The most important part of preserving your results is to practice excellent oral hygiene by brushing, flossing, and using antibacterial mouthwash every day. It’s also crucial to visit our office in Chardon every six months for routine checkups so we can monitor your oral health, address new stains in their early stages, and recommend better hygiene practices. You can also prevent new stains by limiting your intake of richly colored foods and beverages like tea, coffee, cola, red wine, berries, candy, and dark sauces. It’s also a great idea to kick destructive oral habits like smoking.
Am I a Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Teeth whitening treatments from Chardon Smile Center are noninvasive and painless without anesthesia, so they can be a great way for virtually everyone who is frustrated with stubborn dental stains to achieve a brighter smile. However, the only way to know for sure if you qualify is to schedule a consultation at our Chardon office so our dentist can evaluate your oral health and determine the best way to make your teeth more beautiful. You’ll need to have healthy gums and teeth before receiving whitening, and we’ll be happy to address cavities and gum disease with restorative work or periodontal treatments if necessary.
Does Teeth Whitening Work on Dental Crowns?
Since dental crowns are made from nonporous ceramic or metal materials, they do not respond to teeth whitening treatments. In fact, the bleaching agents used during these procedures can erode the cement holding the restorations in place and make them more likely to fail early, so be sure to be thorough when discussing your oral health history during your consultation. If you need dental crowns and would like teeth whitening treatment, it’s probably best to have your smile brightened before receiving or replacing your restorations so they can be shaded to match your grin’s new color. You can prevent stains from developing on dental crowns by practicing excellent oral hygiene, limiting your intake of dark foods and beverages, and abstaining from tobacco use.