Teeth Whitening – Lakewood, CO
Creating a Brighter, More Confident Smile
How can you make a dull or stained smile more dazzling? Picking up an over-the-counter whitening kit at the nearest store may seem like a quick fix, but it likely won’t deliver the results you want. Luckily, Dr. Emanuel has the reliable cosmetic dentistry solution you’ve been looking for. The in-office and take-home whitening options that we offer can often leave your teeth looking several shades whiter! To learn more about professional whitening, call us today.
Why Choose Carole Emanuel, DDS for Teeth Whitening?
- Reliable In-Office Whitening Options
- Professional-Grade Take-Home Whitening Kits
- Dentist with Decades of Experience
Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
As long as your mouth is currently healthy, there’s a good chance that you can have professional teeth whitening performed. The treatment works on a variety of extrinsic stains (which are located on the surface of the enamel) and intrinsic stains (which occur below the enamel). However, to be completely sure that you’re a viable candidate for teeth whitening, we’ll need to closely examine your mouth and ask about your goals for the procedure.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
The specifics of the teeth whitening process depend on whether you decide to undergo an in-office whitening treatment or get a take-home whitening kit. When you visit our office, we can help you explore the available whitening options and help you pick the one that best fits your needs. We can also explain the benefits of the specific brands of whitening we use, which include Opalescence™ Boost™ and BIOLASE® laser whitening.
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
Take-home whitening kits can deliver dazzling results in about two weeks. The secret to their success lies in the professional-grade whitening gel they come with. Every day, you’ll wear special trays filled with said gel over your teeth. Over time, the ingredients in the gel will gradually break up the molecules that make up your dental stains.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
An in-office Opalescence™ Boost™ whitening treatment can dramatically brighten your smile in about an hour thanks to a chemically activated whitening gel. Alternatively, we also offer BIOLASE® laser whitening, which speeds up the whitening process by activating the bleaching gel with a laser.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
To help the results of teeth whitening last longer, it’s recommended that you make a few changes to your diet. Of note, you should make an effort to minimize your exposure to beverages that are notorious for staining teeth, such as coffee and red wine. Additionally, it can also help to keep your teeth as clean as possible via regular brushing and flossing. Finally, don’t forget to visit our office at least twice a year for routine cleanings, and be sure to ask about having touchups performed to keep your smile looking bright.