Professional Teeth Whitening – Jeffersonville, IN
Two Easy Ways to
Reliably Brighten Your Smile
Are you embarrassed by the color of your teeth? Maybe you caught a glimpse of your smile in the mirror recently or in a photograph. If you aren’t pleased by the hue of your pearly whites, it’s time to visit Limestone Dentistry! We’re proud to offer two easy ways to reliably brighten your smile: professional take-home whitening kits and in-office whitening treatments in Jeffersonville. These personalized and powerful services can lift years of stains off your teeth far better than any store-bought teeth whitener! To get started on your journey towards a brighter smile, call us today to schedule an appointment.
Why Choose Limestone Dentistry for Professional Teeth Whitening?
- Specially Designed Products to Minimize Tooth Sensitivity
- Achieve Professional Results from Home with Take-Home Whitening
- Enjoy a Brighter Smile in One Day with In-Office Whitening
Who Is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
If you wish you had a brighter smile, there’s a very good chance that a professional teeth whitening treatment would be a good choice for you! We use professional-grade Opalescence whitening products for our in-office treatments and take-home kits, which use much more powerful ingredients than anything you can buy in stores. Our teeth whitening services can be used to address stubborn enamel discoloration and years of stains.
To make sure you’re a good candidate, we’ll first meet with you for a consultation. Oral health issues like gum disease or cavities can make teeth whitening very uncomfortable, so these issues will need to be treated first if they are present. We’ll also evaluate the type of enamel stains that you wish to have removed. Professional teeth whitening can address nearly all types of tooth discoloration, but should we discover that it’s not a good fit for you, we’ll help you explore other options such as veneers or dental bonding to help conceal enamel stains.
How Teeth Whitening Works
Once we’ve determined you’re a good candidate for teeth whitening and you’ve decided you’d like to move forward with it, we’ll discuss your options. Both our in-office and take-home whitening services utilize Opalescence brand whitening ingredients. This powerful bleaching agent can seep into your enamel and break up tough stains, brightening your smile by up to five shades! Depending on your preferences, we’ll help you determine which option is right for you.
Take-Home Whitening Kits
If you’re interested in achieving a brighter smile at home, we’ll give you an Opalescence Go take-home teeth whitening kit. No uncomfortable impressions or waiting for molds to be created! Inside the kit you’ll find a specialized tray called the UltraFit tray, which is designed to fit over your teeth specifically. These trays are pre-loaded with a whitening solution, so all you have to do is pop them into place!
You’ll wear your whitening trays for a set amount of time every day, typically between 15 and 30 minutes. This will give the whiteners enough time to sink into the enamel and break up the discolored particles. It will only take a few days of this routine to achieve the dazzling smile you’ve always wanted!
In-Office Whitening Treatments
If you’re more interested in seeing results right away, an in-office whitening treatment might be right for you. We’ll seat you in one of our comfortable dental examination chairs and place a special apparatus in your mouth that covers your gums. Then, we will carefully apply the whitening gel directly onto your teeth. No heating or light is required for this treatment. After about 20 minutes, we’ll wipe off the excess gel and evaluate the results. If needed, we’ll complete this cycle one or two more times to ensure you achieve the dazzling results you’re looking for!
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
While no teeth whitening treatment is permanent, the results from our professional Opalescence whitening services can last up to a year or more with proper care! There are several things you can do to help maximize the lifespan of your results. With the right habits, your smile can stay bright for a year or more! Keep those pearly whites shining with these simple tips:
- Brush your teeth for two minutes twice a day
- Use a fluoridated toothpaste and a soft-bristled toothbrush
- Limit consumption of dark-colored foods and drinks
- Drink staining beverages like coffee and wine through a straw
- Visit us twice a year for your routine checkups and cleanings
Teeth Whitening FAQs
Will Professional Teeth Whitening Make My Teeth Sensitive?
The number one complaint from people who use store-bought teeth whiteners (aside from the lackluster results) is tooth sensitivity. If not used correctly, teeth whitening can weaken your enamel and irritate your gums, causing your teeth to feel very sensitive.
Fortunately, you have nothing to worry about with professional teeth whitening! The whitening agent is specifically designed to reduce any sensitivity to the enamel, so the vast majority of patients don’t feel any discomfort at all. Plus, our whitening services will be molded to your unique smile, ensuring even better, more comfortable results.
What’s the Difference Between Store-Bought Teeth Whitening & Professional Take-Home Whitening?
At first glance, our professional take-home teeth whitening kits may seem pretty similar to the teeth whitening products you can buy online or at your local pharmacy. But don’t be fooled! They’re actually quite different, particularly when it comes to results. Our teeth whitening products use high-quality, professional ingredients that are much more powerful than anything you can buy over-the-counter. Using a store-bought teeth whitener may take weeks and weeks of use just to achieve subpar results and cause tooth sensitivity in the meantime. On the other hand, you can count on our take-home teeth whitening products to dramatically and safely improve the appearance of your smile in just a matter of days!
How Long Does Professional Teeth Whitening Take?
The big question is when can you expect to have a brighter smile? With our Opalescence Go take-home teeth whitening kits, you can begin to see your teeth become whiter in just a few days! Generally, it will take about 10 days to reach its full whitening potential. However, it’s important to keep in mind that how long the process will take will highly depend on how well you care for your oral health and if you’re following your whitening treatment plan!
For in-office treatments, patients can achieve a dazzling smile as quickly as an hour-long appointment! Individual treatment times will vary depending on how many rounds of whitening gel are applied and cured. In virtually every case, patients can expect to have a brighter set of pearly whites that same day.
Is Professional Teeth Whitening Permanent?
You can fully expect your shiny results to last several months to a year as long as you take good care of them! This includes brushing your teeth for two minutes twice a day, avoiding staining foods and beverages, and drinking plenty of water. Coming in for your biannual dental checkups and cleanings can make a huge difference as well. In addition to that detailed cleaning and polishing, we can give you personalized recommendations for how to keep your pearly whites bright. Should you be interested in it, we can even discuss a take-home teeth whitening touch-up treatment!
Is Professional Teeth Whitening Covered By Dental Insurance?
Like most cosmetic dental procedures, teeth whitening is very rarely covered by dental insurance. However, you’ll be happy to hear that teeth whitening is one of the most affordable cosmetic options available! At Limestone Dentistry, we want you to enjoy the happy, healthy, and confident smile you deserve, and we’ll help you find the option that’s best for you.