Teeth Whitening
Having a smile that you feel confident is one of the most important things in life. Really, it can have an impact on multiple areas of your life, from relationships to self-confidence. So Tropic Dental Care is here to help you get your smile into the best shape of your life, providing cosmetic treatments that will give you the smile of your dreams. Tropic Dental Care is proud to offer our patients teeth whitening in Riverside to give their smiles a lasting boost in their aesthetics. Contact us today to get started on building a plan to get your smile brighter and whiter than ever.
What Is Professional Teeth Whitening?
We have all seen teeth whitening kits in boxes at grocery stores. But many of these kits have little to no effect, while some can even be risky if used improperly. For whiter teeth with a safe treatment, you will want to instead visit a professional for whom teeth is their realm of expertise. In other words, you need an experienced cosmetic dentist.
Professional teeth whitening works one of two ways: in-office treatments or premium kits to whiten your teeth at home. In-office treatments allow you to be sure that your treatment is done right and that you are getting optimal results. While take-home kits allow you to whiten your teeth from the convenience of your home. Choosing the right option for you depends on your situation and the severity of the stains you want to whiten.
Benefits of Teeth Whitening
- A brighter smile with even a single treatment
- Professional quality for a safer treatment
- Balanced and even whitening across multiple teeth for consistency
- Get a boost to your confidence in your smile
- Tackle stains from foods, drinks, and smoking all at once
What Is the Process Like?
Tropic Dental Care can provide rapid teeth whitening with a bleaching solution in-office. This is ideal for patients who want to tackle some serious discoloration and be sure that they are in an expert’s hands. Usually, the treatment session is only half an hour, though this can vary from case to case. But most patients will be able to leave Tropic Dental Care’s office in thirty minutes with a smile that they cannot wait to share with the world around them. For at-home kits, we provide complete instructions and tips to ensure that your treatment also goes smoothly and produces optimal results.
When Can I See Results?
Many patients will see the results they want after only one visit to Tropic Dental Care for teeth whitening in Riverside. However, your outcome depends on the state of your teeth and how strong any stains are. Some patients may need two or more treatments to get the final results that they love. For extreme cases, we tend to recommend simply getting dental veneers instead of doing too many whitening sessions, as they can eventually wear down your teeth. Typically, patients can see their improvements last for years, as long as they keep up healthy habits. For patients who still can’t get enough coffee, tea, or tobacco, their results may not last as long. Your dentist at Tropic Dental Care can provide you with additional tips to help you prolong your teeth whitening results for as long as possible.
Is Teeth Whitening Right for Me?
Teeth whitening is a fast treatment but can provide significant results for patients. Don’t underestimate the power of a professional cosmetic dental treatment! By boosting your smile’s aesthetic, you can gain a boost to your quality of life and confidence in your smile. If that sounds like your kind of thing, then teeth whitening could be for you.
This treatment is perfect for patients who want to target stains or discoloration on their teeth. Maybe you can’t get enough coffee, or enjoyed a few too many cigarettes. In either case, you might have teeth that aren’t as white as they used to be. But teeth whitening can get them back into pristine shape. However, for more severe stains or discoloration, your cosmetic dentist at Tropic Dental Care might recommend our dental veneers option instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of professional teeth whitening ranges from $300 to $ 1,500, depending on the procedure used. At-home whitening kits provided by your dentist can cost $200 to $600, depending on the type of solution used and the duration of your treatment. In-office whitening procedures typically cost between $600 and $ 1,500, depending on the results you want and whether additional tools, such as lasers, are used.
Teeth whitening results can last 6 months to 3 years, depending on the initial condition of your teeth, the type of whitening procedure, and your oral hygiene and lifestyle habits. To preserve the results of your teeth whitening procedure, we recommend avoiding the following staining foods and beverages (red wine, black coffee, beetroot, soda, etc.) and smoking. Additionally, you should maintain an effective oral hygiene routine by brushing your teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day for two full minutes, flossing every evening, and rinsing your mouth after every meal.
Generally, professional teeth whitening is safe, as your dentist examines your oral health before the procedure and tailors it to your needs and goals to avoid enamel and gum damage.
Professional teeth whitening can be done in the office and at home with whitening kits provided by your dentist. However, using over-the-counter whitening solutions without your dentist’s supervision is never safe and can cause permanent enamel damage and harm your gums. Teeth damaged by unsupervised whitening are likely to develop permanent sensitivity and become prone to decay and staining.
Both in-office and at-home whitening (provided by your dentist) deliver reliable results and safety for your teeth, as your dentist examines your oral health before the procedure and tailors it to your goals and needs.
In-office teeth whitening can make your teeth up to 8 shades whiter in just one visit, as your dentist can use stronger bleaching solutions and additional tools, such as lasers, in a controlled environment.
At-home whitening kits are provided by your dentist after an oral health exam and are used for 30 to 60 minutes during the day or overnight, depending on the type of solution used. Such whitening kits are typically designed for 1 to 3 weeks of use, delivering results gradually.
Professional teeth whitening can make your teeth up to 8 shades whiter. However, your results will depend on the initial condition of your teeth, the types of stains you have, and your oral health. For example, people with weak enamel or other oral health issues might be advised to opt for gentler whitening to preserve their oral health and avoid permanent enamel damage.
Teeth whitening can cause sensitivity, as bleaching agents (typically hydrogen peroxide) temporarily make your enamel more porous, allowing them to reach and destroy the dark pigment within it. However, if the procedure is performed responsibly and you closely follow your doctor’s care recommendations, the sensitivity is temporary and will resolve within 7 to 10 days.
Uncontrolled teeth whitening with over-the-counter solutions can cause permanent enamel damage and permanent sensitivity. That is why we recommend always opting for professional procedures to preserve your oral health.
