Teeth Whitening – St Albans, VT
Lift Stubborn Stains, Reveal a Bright Smile!
Have years of coffee consumption left your teeth looking more yellow than white? Maybe you recently started a new medication that has taken a toll on the appearance of your smile. No matter what the case is, we recommend scheduling a consultation with our cosmetic dentist in St Albans, VT to discuss your treatment options, like our take-home teeth whitening products! To learn more, get in touch with us to schedule an appointment or read on!
Why Choose St. Albans Dental for Teeth Whitening?
- Top-Rated Dental Office in the Area
- Open Five Days a Week
- CareCredit Financing Available
Who is a Good Candidate for Opalescence® Teeth Whitening?
To determine if you’re a good candidate for Opalescence® Teeth Whitening, we need to learn more about your dental history, the state of your oral health, and your smile goals. The good news is that most patients who are struggling with dental discoloration from coffee consumption, certain medications, tobacco products, or the natural aging process are. Plus, if an untreated oral health issue stands in your way initially, we can provide the necessary restorative treatment (or treatments) beforehand, ensuring the final result is a healthy and gorgeous smile.
How Does Opalescence®Teeth Whitening Work?
Do you know why over-the-counter teeth whitening products underdeliver time and time again? It’s because they contain diluted brightening agents. Our Opalescence®Teeth Whitening kits are different because they contain a considerably stronger (and safe!) brightening gel. Our cosmetic dentist near you will provide you with everything you need, including detailed instructions on when and how to use the products we give you. Then, you’ll watch dental discoloration disappear before your eyes!
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
If you smoke, you don’t brush consistently, or you continue to drink dark-colored beverages without a straw, then it won’t be long before stubborn stains resurface. That’s why we encourage our patients to adopt good habits, like:
- Brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash consistently
- Using a straw when drinking coffee, wine, and other dark-colored beverages
- Eating plain yogurt, white fish, and other light-colored foods
- Scheduling a dental checkup and cleaning every six months
- Getting touch-up whitening treatments as needed
Whether you’re ready to start the teeth-whitening process or you’d like to learn more about the other cosmetic dental treatments we offer first, we look forward to hearing from you!
Teeth Whitening FAQs
How Can I Reduce the Cost of Teeth Whitening?
If you are interested in teeth whitening in St. Albans, but you have some concerns about the cost, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us! From there, we can learn more about your smile goals, provide you with an estimate of the price, and review the financial solutions available, like CareCredit. If you haven’t heard of CareCredit before, it’s a trusted third-party financier that allows you to space out the cost of your treatment into smaller chunks instead of paying for it in one lump sum. One of the many perks is that several of their payment plans have little-to-no interest attached!
Does Teeth Whitening Hurt?
Considerable sensitivity is very common when whitening gels are used too often or for too long. That’s another perk of visiting a professional: they can oversee the entire process to ensure the health of your teeth aren’t compromised in the brightening process. They can also provide helpful recommendations if you struggle with dental sensitivity, like drinking room-temperature water and using a desensitizing toothpaste in the days after your appointment.
How Long Does Teeth Whitening Treatment Take?
The process of lifting stubborn stains typically takes about two weeks with our at-home whitening treatments. That said, if we need to provide preliminary care beforehand or conduct multiple brightening treatments to give you the results you desire, it could take a bit longer. That’s why we encourage our patients to schedule a consultation with us right away (instead of waiting until a week or two before an important event).
Is Teeth Whitening Permanent?
Sadly, your teeth won’t stay perfectly white forever. You can, however, prolong your beautiful results by incorporating the habits we recommend above into your daily routine, like using a straw when drinking coffee and brushing your teeth each morning and evening. We also encourage our patients to visit us every six months for a checkup and to schedule touch-up whitening treatments as needed.
Is There Anything I Shouldn’t Eat After Whitening My Teeth?
As you may have suspected, you should avoid eating anything that’s dark in color, like tomato soup, blackberries, and marinara sauce. You should also steer clear of coffee, wine, soda, juice, and other dark-colored beverages. Instead, eat plain yogurt, white fish, oatmeal, and other foods that won’t leave behind stubborn stains.
Is Professional Teeth Whitening Worth the Cost?
If you’re still on the fence regarding whether or not professional teeth whitening is right for you, just ask the millions of patients who have left stubborn stains in the past; the answer is “yes!” In fact, addressing dental discoloration can have a positive impact on your self-esteem, your oral health, and even the success you experience in your career and love life.