Teeth Whitening – Deerfield, IL
Brightening Up Your Pearly Whites
Even if you always brush and floss, your teeth may look grimy over time. A person’s smile can stain pretty quickly – it’ll turn darker shades from meals, accidents, and other factors. Because our practice takes that seriously, we offer quality teeth whitening here in Deerfield! Dr. Jacob uses this service to treat discolored grins and make them nice and bright again. Just keep reading to learn more about it, or book your visit today.
Why Choose Mark. W. Jacob, DDS, PC for Teeth Whitening?
- Brighter Teeth in Under an Hour with Opalescence Whitening
- Convenient At-Home Teeth Whitening Options
- Financing Available Through CareCredit
Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Most adults can qualify for teeth whitening; candidates don’t need much besides fair oral health. That said, please note that the procedure does benefit some people more than others. You should keep certain qualities in mind to see whether you're well-suited for treatment.
In general, the best teeth whitening candidates have extrinsic tooth stains. Those markings occur when foods and drinks discolor enamel, so treatment quickly removes them with bleaching gel. As for intrinsic tooth stains, whitening isn’t as effective; it struggles to remove marks beneath the enamel.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Our team will give you an oral exam when you first visit our office. This step checks your smile for stains to see if whitening could help, ensuring we form a proper treatment plan. We’ll then offer thoughts and suggestions based on the final exam findings.
If we believe you qualify for care, we’ll recommend you try one of two whitening options. These are:
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
Patients who want flexible treatment should look at our Ultradent “take-home” teeth whitening. For this option, we’ll give you a personal kit with clear trays and a bleaching solution to use at home. Wearing the gel-filled trays for a few hours daily will brighten your grin in just two weeks! At the end of that time, your smile should be many shades whiter than before.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
In-office teeth whitening (per its name) is done at our office and only takes an hour. By applying Opalescence bleaching gel to your teeth in short bursts, it offers dramatic results in just one visit. That means it’s ideal when you need a brighter smile on short notice, perhaps for a special event or occasion.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
Teeth whitening results don’t last forever, but you can keep them from fading early. Just use the following tips and tricks:
- Keep a Clean Mouth – By brushing twice daily and flossing once daily, you’ll keep a lot of plaque from staining your teeth. Attending dental checkups and cleanings would also help.
- Avoid Stain Agents – Since foods and drinks with tannins stain teeth, try to avoid them. Such items include coffee, berries, red wine, tomato sauce, etc.
- Eat More Dairy – White dairy products can strengthen your enamel, and they lack dyes that would stain your grin.
- Get Touch-ups – When treatment results start fading, get a follow-up session to help them last.