If you have stained or discolored teeth due to the natural aging process, drinking dark beverages, tobacco use, or poor oral hygiene, consider teeth whitening. Our dentists and their experienced team offer affordable take-home teeth whitening kits to adults and teens. To make an appointment at the practice in Crabapple Cove, Maine, call the office or schedule online today.
Teeth whitening is a type of cosmetic dentistry. It uses whitening solutions, like carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide, to remove stains from the surface of your teeth. Once the solution makes contact with your tooth enamel, it oxidizes the molecules within. Oxidation eliminates years of buildup, making your teeth appear brighter and whiter
Raices Dentistree offers take-home teeth whitening kits with custom whitening trays. Their program is significantly cheaper than other practices in the area.
Absolutely! We can do teeth whitening during your biannual dental exam.
Anyone who has a stained or discolored smile can benefit from teeth whitening. Make your teeth brighter again.
Raices Dentistree uses teeth whitening to address stains and discoloration caused by:
They also use teeth whitening to treat stains caused by certain foods, like berries and tomato-based sauces.
At Raices Dentistree, teeth whitening involves two appointments about a week apart.
At your first visit, your provider conducts an oral exam and asks about your goals. Afterward, they take impressions of your mouth and send them to a dental laboratory that designs and manufactures a set of custom take-home teeth whitening trays.
When the laboratory completes your teeth whitening trays, you return to Raices Dentistree. Your provider has you try them on, makes adjustments as necessary, and provides you with instructions.
When you’re ready to begin whitening treatment, you use a syringe to line each tray with the whitening solution. Then, you put the mouthpieces in and wear them for three to four hours at a time, whenever it’s most convenient. Over the days and weeks, your smile becomes whiter, brighter, and more aesthetically pleasing.
Teeth whitening is safe and generally well-tolerated. During the first few days, you might experience some increased tooth sensitivity, but that should subside. To ensure positive results, follow your Raices Dentistree provider’s instructions carefully.
The results of teeth whitening won’t last forever, but they do last an average of four to six months,* and sometimes longer. To extend your results, practice good oral hygiene. Visit Raices Dentistree every six months for an oral exam and professional teeth cleaning, and drink dark beverages from a straw.
To see if you can benefit from teeth whitening, make an appointment at Raices Dentistree by calling the office or scheduling online today.
*Individual results may vary.