At-Home Teeth Whitening – Jacksonville, FL
Achieve a Beautifully Bright Smile from the Comfort of Your Home
One of the first things other people notice about you is the quality of your grin, and it’s only natural to want to make a positive impression. However, if your enamel looks more brown or yellow than pearly white, you might worry that you’ll be judged for your appearance.
Fortunately, our team in Jacksonville can help you achieve a beautifully bright smile from the comfort of your home with professional-grade Opalescence whitening solutions. Continue reading to learn more about this popular cosmetic service and who it might benefit!
Why Choose Jacksonville Dental Excellence for Teeth Whitening?
- Members of the American Dental Association
- Customized Take-Home Whitening Kits
- Flexible Financial Plans Available
Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Enamel may be the hardest substance produced by the human body, but that doesn’t mean it is invincible. It contains microscopic pores that can soak up pigmented particles from the foods and drinks you consume, which can eventually leave it looking worse for wear. This extrinsic discoloration tends to respond better to bleaching than intrinsic blemishes that originate in or seep into the lower layer of dentin.
Our team must examine your mouth and treat any pre-existing conditions, such as cavities or gum disease, that could affect the results. We’ll also determine the types of stains present to verify whether topical whitening is the best solution for your needs.
How Does Take-Home Teeth Whitening Work?
After your initial consultation and examination, our team will make impressions of your mouth. These are then used to create your custom-fitted whitening trays for a more even application that produces a more consistent outcome. We also include ultra-concentrated Opalescence gel that’s intended to mitigate potential sensitivity so you can comfortably lighten your grin from the comfort of your living room.
Many patients start to see results in as few as two weeks, though you may require multiple applications to achieve the ideal shade, depending on the severity of your condition and your oral hygiene habits.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
Once you’ve finally achieved the beautifully bright teeth you’ve always dreamed of, you’ll probably feel eager to show off the results. They tend to last anywhere from six months to three years, and you can help preserve them by:
- Keeping your mouth clean. Brushing and flossing twice daily removes bacteria and plaque buildup that give deeply toned particles a sticky surface to cling to, increasing the likelihood of developing additional stains.
- Choosing foods carefully. Eating overly dark foods and drinks, like coffee, tea, berries, and tomatoes, can cause discoloration. Meanwhile, eating lightly colored dairy products, like yogurt, milk, and cheese, strengthens enamel while avoiding stains.
- Scheduling periodic touch-ups. You may need to apply an additional whitening treatment periodically to maintain the ideal coloration.
- Attending routine appointments. Visiting our team every six months for a routine checkup and cleaning allows us to monitor your oral health and polish away more recent surface stains.