Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is the process of removing stains and lightening the color of your teeth without removing any of the teeth’s surface. Gels containing peroxide are used to bleach and lighten your tooth shade. At Zac Vance Dentistry, we use convenient take-home trays for patients to be able to do their teeth whitening from the comfort of their homes. The advantage of take-home trays is patients can continue whitening as long as they want to reach their desired results. Patient results can vary depending on the amount of staining and the initial tooth color, but at-home whitening is a very safe and effective way to create a brighter, whiter smile.

At-home teeth whitening uses custom trays with a type of peroxide bleach to whiten and brighten tooth structure. Creating trays for at-home whitening is a fast, simple process. First, Dr. Vance will make impressions of your teeth to form custom-created trays that fit snugly over your teeth. You will be given a professional-grade whitening gel to apply in the trays and instructions from Dr. Vance on how to wear your trays, which is usually for 30 minutes to an hour daily or several times a week.

You can expect to see results in just a few days, with optimal results in as little as two or three weeks. The duration of the treatment can vary depending on the initial shade of your teeth and the whitening gel’s strength. As an added benefit of at-home treatment, you can perform occasional touch-up treatments as necessary to maintain your results.

While over-the-counter whitening is widely available, professional teeth whitening provides superior results. Our professional-grade whitening gels create a much better and more consistent result than over-the-counter strips or toothpaste. Our custom-made trays fit your teeth exactly, allowing the gel to penetrate and whiten the tooth surface far better. While over-the-counter products may be cheaper upfront, they also may require purchasing multiple kits that will not achieve the same whiteness of tooth shades in the long run.

Some tooth whitening gels may create tooth sensitivity in certain patients. Dr. Vance has solutions with at-home professional teeth whitening to help alleviate these issues. If you are experiencing sensitive teeth as a result of your whitening, he may suggest using a professional-grade gel with a lower concentration of bleach and peroxide. Some patients find spreading out treatments from every day to a few times a week is also very helpful. These different gel concentrations are available at the office and can be an easy way to adjust treatment while still achieving the desired results. Dr. Vance is always available to answer questions and offer solutions to make your at-home bleaching successful for you.

A whiter smile can change your appearance and boost your confidence. It is one of the easiest ways to improve the look of your smile, and with at-home whitening, you can create your brighter healthier-looking smile in the comfort and convenience of your own home. Please give the office a call at (336) 629-4137 or fill out our online form to schedule an appointment today.