Teeth whitening in Clinton, Maryland

What Is Professional Tooth Whitening and How Will it Help?

Professional teeth whitening uses a highly concentrated gel to provide immediate results that are usually several shades lighter than the original tooth color. If your tooth discoloration is caused by the consumption of dark-colored beverages or smoking, don't be concerned. Those types of stains respond best to our in-office whitening procedure.

There are stains, however, that don't respond well to the tooth whitening procedure, such as those caused by decay or a defective filling or those caused by tetracycline. In addition, if you have restoration dentistry such as crowns, fillings, or veneers, those probably won't respond to the bleaching process and will remain the same color they were.

Before we provide teeth whitening in our office, we examine the cause of your tooth discoloration and will make recommendations that will help you achieve the results you want. If you have questions, be sure to call our office, and we'll answer them.

Is Teeth Whitening at Home a Good Option?

We don't recommend the at-home tooth whitening kits that you purchase from the local superstore or pharmacy. However, our office can provide professional-grade teeth whitening kits that our patients can use at home, and each kit is customized to the patient. We make impressions of your teeth to create custom teeth whitening trays that you use with our professional-grade teeth whitening gel. You can expect your teeth to whiten by as much as six shades when you wear your tray for an hour daily for two weeks.

What's the Teeth Bleaching Cost?

Your cost for teeth whitening in Clinton will be unique to you. It will depend on several factors, such as the degree of whitening you need, the number of follow-up treatments you need, and any insurance coverage you have. When you come to our office for your initial appointment, we'll provide you with a comprehensive cost estimate, so you know what to expect.

We recommend that you contact your insurance provider before your appointment so that you know your coverage options and any exclusions or limitations. If you want teeth whitening, but the cost is a prohibiting factor, let us know. We'll work with you so that you can have the smile of your dreams at a price you can afford.

What's the Comparison of At-home Teeth Whitening Products vs. Professional Whitening?

The professional teeth whitening procedure is considerably more effective and much faster than at-home kits. Since the professional gel is much stronger, you'll achieve more rapid results than you would from the at-home products. In addition, since a professional whitening procedure is monitored from start to finish, you'll achieve more even results than you'll receive from the DIY kits. This is especially important for those who have had restorative dentistry procedures.

In addition, if the at-home teeth whitening kits aren't used correctly, they can irritate your gums or cause other problems. For the best results, we recommend professional whitening or one of our professional at-home teeth whitening kits.

What's the Procedure for a Professional Whitening Treatment?

When you come to our office for your procedure, you can generally expect the following process:

1. Your teeth bleaching dentist will thoroughly examine your teeth and clean them
2. We'll take photos so we can determine the best tooth shade for you and monitor your teeth whitening process
3. We'll place a cheek retractor in your mouth to expose your teeth
4. We'll apply a liquid shield on your gums
5. We'll apply the first coat of bleaching gel
6. We'll continuously monitor your progress and apply coats of gel as needed
7. We may use a special light to enhance the progress
8. We'll evaluate your color to determine if follow-up visits are needed and, if so, how many and where

Interested in Teeth Whitening for a More Beautiful Smile?

If you want a more beautiful smile and think teeth whitening is the answer for you, then call Dr. Mark Greenstein & Associates at (301) 710-0439, and we can help you. We'll be happy to answer all your questions and schedule an appointment with a teeth bleaching dentist who can help you achieve a beautiful smile again.

Call us today. You'll be glad you did.