Teeth Whitening – Merrillville, IN
Brightening Stained and Discolored Teeth
Even if you take good care of your teeth, stains and discolored spots can still appear. As such, it’s probably no surprise that about 80% of Americans between the ages of 18 and 49 wish they could have whiter teeth. The good news is that a brighter smile could be yours with a professional teeth whitening treatment from Dr. David Fried and Dr. Kenneth M. Fried. If you’re interested in enhancing your appearance with teeth whitening, call our office today.
Why Choose United Dental Centers of Merrillville for Teeth Whitening?
- Convenient In-Office Whitening
- Customized Take-Home Whitening Kits
- Two Highly Experienced Dentists
Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
When you’re unhappy with the color of your teeth, teeth whitening is likely one of the first possible solutions to come to mind. But is it right for you? We can help you find the answer to that question once we have examined your teeth and narrowed down the cause of your dental discoloration.
Keep in mind that your mouth needs to be healthy before you can receive teeth whitening. Our team can check your grin for signs of cavities and gum disease; if any issues are found, we can treat them as needed.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Professional teeth whitening can take two different forms: a take-home kit or an in-office treatment. Here’s a look at what these options entail:
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
When you opt for take-home teeth whitening, you will be given a kit that contains a number of trays designed specifically for you. These trays are meant to be filled with professional-grade whitening gel and worn over the teeth on a daily basis. You should start to notice a dazzling difference in the way your smile looks after about two weeks of using the kit.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
With in-office teeth whitening, you can sit back in the dental chair while our team works to help you achieve a more beautiful grin. We’ll apply a powerful bleaching gel to the teeth to get rid of the stains that have been bothering you. Thanks to this procedure, you can get the brighter smile that you’ve been dreaming of in about an hour.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
If you’re happy with your enhanced smile, you may be wondering what you can do to maintain it. There are a number of simple steps you can follow to help extend the lifespan of the results of your teeth whitening:
- Reducing your consumption of coffee, soda, and anything else that can stain teeth.
- Maintaining good oral hygiene by brushing at least two times a day, rinsing with mouthwash, and flossing.
- Breaking bad habits like smoking.
- Scheduling a visit with our team every six months so that we can clean your teeth.
- Having your smile touched up every once in a while.