Dazzling Smiles With Professional Teeth Whitening

When you smile, you want your bright, white teeth to leave a lasting impression. But over time, it’s natural for teeth to yellow and develop stains. Thankfully, professional teeth whitening treatments can remove stains and help you bring back that bright, vibrant look. Read on to learn how you can revitalize your smile.

What Are Teeth Whitening Services?

Teeth whitening services are professional treatments designed to whiten, brighten, and even out the appearance of a patient's smile. 

Professional whitening treatments use medical-grade whitening gel and custom-designed mouth trays to dissolve stains, remove discoloration, and improve the smile's appearance's shade, color, and evenness. 

Our Teeth Whitening Services

Professional teeth whitening treatments can be performed either in the office or at home, and we're proud to provide both options for your convenience.

• In-Office Whitening - In-office whitening treatments work slightly more quickly than at-home whitening kits. Since these treatments are administered and supervised by our dental staff, they include the strongest and fastest-working whitening agents. Each whitening session lasts about an hour, but the number of whitening sessions required depends on the level of whitening you’re looking to achieve. 
• At-Home Whitening - We also offer the option to professionally whiten your teeth in the comfort of your own home with take-home teeth whitening kits. Like whitening in the office, take-home whitening kits include custom-designed mouth trays. We’ll give you enough whitening gel to achieve your desired look, and you’ll also receive detailed instructions on how to use the trays properly. 

Is Professional Teeth Whitening Worth It? The Benefits of Professional Teeth Whitening Service

A whiter, brighter smile can do wonders for your appearance and confidence. While over-the-counter whitening options exist, professional teeth whitening treatments are honestly the best way to whiten your smile.

Professional Teeth Whitening Is Always Safe

Over-the-counter teeth whitening treatments are not always the safest option. 

Sometimes, they can be overly abrasive and damage your tooth enamel. Other times, they can contain harsh chemicals that irritate your gum tissues. 

When you get your teeth whitening done by professionals, your prescription will be personalized for you and the administration will be monitored by our dentists to ensure it is done correctly. 

Fast and Effective

With medical-grade ingredients, professional treatments also work way faster and more effectively than over-the-counter whitening products. 

Custom Mouth Trays

Professional whitening treatments include custom-designed mouth trays to ensure a highly comfortable experience during treatment.

Custom Results

When you have your teeth whitened professionally, you can talk with our dentists about your desired level of whitening. We use color strips to show you where your teeth are currently and help you select a desired level of brightness that will complement your skin tone and look naturally beautiful.

Track Your Progress

Additionally, we'll help you keep track of your progress by recording your starting shade in your patient file and working with you toward your goal shade. For many patients, their desired level of whitening can be achieved in a single in-office treatment session. 

Sensitivity Management

During teeth whitening treatments, it’s normal to experience some sensitivity with your teeth, though this is temporary. We work with our patients to ensure a comfortable and pain-free experience. Our dentists can also apply a protective gel to your gums to reduce irritation in addition to fluoride remineralizing treatments to reduce sensitivity. 

How Much Does Professional Teeth Whitening Cost?

The cost of professional teeth whitening depends on a variety of factors including the number of whitening sessions needed and whether you choose in-office whitening or take-home kits. As a result, the total cost can vary between a few hundred to about a thousand dollars. 

If you're considering teeth whitening treatments, we’re happy to provide you with a variety of treatment options and cost estimates to help you choose a treatment plan that’s as good for your smile as it is for your budget. 

How Long Does Professional Teeth Whitening Last?

Professional whitening treatments are efficient and effective when it comes to removing stains and discoloration, but the results are not permanent. They don't prevent your teeth from future stains or discoloration. 

The amount of time that your whitening treatments last will depend greatly on your lifestyle and diet. However, on average, most patients enjoy the results of professional whitening treatments for about three years. 

Get the Most Out of Whitening Services: How to Keep Your Smile Bright

You can make teeth whitening last longer by avoiding the things that can stain and discolor the teeth, such as:

• Tobacco use of any kind
• Consumption of highly pigmented foods and drinks (coffee, tea, red wine, dark-colored sodas, berries, chocolate, foods containing strong dyes)

Additionally, we recommend rinsing your mouth with water as soon as possible after consuming any of the above-mentioned foods or drinks. 

You can also brush daily with over-the-counter whitening toothpaste to help lift stains and slow the progression of discoloration. Be sure to choose whitening toothpaste that the American Dental Association has approved.

Is Professional Teeth Whitening Right for You?

Professional teeth whitening is a highly effective way to improve your look and boost your confidence. While most patients are good candidates for teeth whitening treatments, we don’t recommend it for everyone. 

Teeth whitening agents are not designed to work on porcelain or composite resin dental restorations. So, we typically do not recommend teeth whitening for patients with visible restorations such as dental veneers, crowns, implants, bridges, dental bonding, or dental fillings. If you fall into that camp, our dentists can talk with you about alternative strategies for improving the look of your teeth and dental restorations to create a bright and evenly whitened look. 

Create a Smile That Dazzles with Professional Teeth Whitening in Gig Harbor, WA

Given that it is a non-invasive treatment that delivers major results, professional teeth whitening is one of our most popular cosmetic dental services. 

At Cedarbrook Dental, we provide patients with premier local teeth whitening services in Gig Harbor, Washington. With our teeth whitening services, you get to choose between getting professional teeth whitening treatments in our office or the comfort of your own home with customized take-home whitening kits. 

Whether you choose in-office or at-home treatments, we'll customize your care to ensure you achieve the level of whitening you desire. 

To learn more about teeth whitening or to schedule your first whitening treatment session, contact our dental office in Gig Harbor today. 

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