When you look in the mirror, do you notice that your smile isn’t as white as it used to be?
The good news is that a brighter, whiter smile is just a dental visit away, thanks to take-home whitening kits offered at Kennebec Dental Excellence in Waterville, Maine. If you’re interested in stain removal on the teeth and want a more vibrant, brighter appearance to the smile, you are not alone! Check out our recommended products page or pick up an at-home solution from our team at our office.
Take-Home Whitening Trays
Professional, customized whitening trays can be created to transform your smile. Our team will take impressions of your dental arch to create customized trays that can be used at home to achieve similar results as an in-office treatment. When the bleaching gel is used as directed, patients can achieve a brighter smile within a few weeks. This method will give you a whiter smile that lasts!
The Professional Difference
While over-the-counter whitening options may seem more convenient than seeing a dental professional, professional take-home teeth whitening kits offer several advantages when compared to over-the-counter whitening options.
Take-home whitening kits are customized to fit your teeth snugly and securely, ensuring even whitening results and minimizing gum irritation. Our team can also tailor the concentration of whitening agents to suit your needs while ensuring safety. Professional whitening kits also utilize higher-quality whitening agents that are more effective in removing stubborn stains and achieving brighter results.
Professional guidance is another benefit of choosing a professional whitening kit. Our team will provide thorough instructions and guidance on proper usage, reducing the risk of misuse and potential damage to teeth or gums. Furthermore, professional kits often include desensitizing agents to minimize tooth sensitivity commonly associated with whitening treatments.
The supervision, customization, higher quality ingredients, and comprehensive care provided by professional take-home whitening kits make them the best choice if you’re looking for safe and effective teeth whitening results.
The Opalescense® Whitening Experience
While there are many bleaching products on the market, we proudly recommend Opalescense for our patients. This industry-leading formula features a sticky, viscous gel that stays securely inside your custom trays, preventing the solution from migrating onto your delicate gum tissue. Because the active ingredients remain exactly where they are supposed to, the bleaching process is incredibly efficient and comfortable. Additionally, the formula contains potassium nitrate and fluoride to actively strengthen your enamel and reduce sensitivity while you brighten your smile.
What Causes Tooth Discoloration?
Before beginning any cosmetic enhancement, we will perform a comprehensive evaluation to ensure your mouth is healthy enough for bleaching. We may review recent digital x-rays to confirm there is no underlying decay or bone loss. Understanding what caused your stains in the first place is essential for long-term success. Over time, your enamel naturally absorbs pigments from the foods and beverages you consume every day. Dark liquids like coffee, black tea, and red wine are common culprits, alongside lifestyle habits such as tobacco use. Furthermore, as we age, the outer layer of enamel naturally thins, revealing the yellowish dentin beneath it. Opalescence professional treatments are specifically designed to penetrate these layers, breaking down stubborn, deeply embedded stains from the inside out.
Maintaining Your Radiant Results & Bright Smile
Once you achieve your ideal shade of white, you will want to protect your investment. Your custom trays are yours to keep, meaning you can easily perform brief touch-up treatments whenever you feel your smile needs a quick refresh. To prolong the vibrant effects of your initial treatment, we recommend incorporating a few simple habits into your daily routine:
- Drinking your morning coffee or iced tea through a straw to minimize direct contact with your front teeth.
- Rinsing your mouth thoroughly with water after consuming highly pigmented foods like berries or tomato sauce.
- Visiting our Winslow, ME clinic for your routine preventive cleanings to gently polish away new surface stains.
- Brushing twice a day with a non-abrasive toothpaste to keep your enamel smooth and reflective.
Schedule An Appointment Today!
If you live in Winslow, ME; Augusta, ME; Belfast, ME; Bangor, ME; Portland, ME; Gardiner, ME; Waterville, ME; or the surrounding areas and want to speak to the team at Kennebec Dental Excellence about teeth whitening solutions, call us today to request a visit!