Teeth Whitening

At Downtown Dental, our staff is always being asked by patients about teeth whitening.  Everyone likes to make a great impression with a nice smile which is why we provide an at-home whitening system to patients.  Patients with serious and minor stains can both see great results from this whitening treatment.

A consultation can help you determine how severe your stains are and what kind of results you can expect from a whitening treatment.  To whiten your teeth at home, we outfit patients with whitening gel and a set of custom trays for application.  A dentist takes an impression of your teeth, and from this impression two custom trays are made for your top and bottom teeth. 

The trays are made for you to take home and use by applying gel to the trays and then fitting them over your teeth. The dentist’s recommendation of how often to treat and how long each treatment should last may vary.  When following the dentist’s recommendations, most patients see results of teeth whitening 4-8 shades.

To learn more about teeth whitening and all the services we provide at our practice, visit downtown-dental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Downtown Dental LLC in Chicago, IL, call 312-782-8862.

Whitening Advantages

If you’re afraid to show your teeth in photographs, it might be time to visit our doctors at Downtown Dental LLC for a whitening session. A whiter smile provides our patients with a higher self-esteem and teeth whitening is an excellent way to restore the natural color of your teeth or even make them whiter than your natural color if you would like. Whether you desire to bleach in the dental chair or in the comfort of your own home, our doctors have a whitening treatment option for you.

Tooth whitening completed by our doctors is generally much faster than whitening at home. This is because the bleaching solution is much stronger than at-home kits. Professional whitening offers the most dramatic results and can make teeth appear three to eight shades brighter. Tooth whitening strips and kits and provide the same results; however, it may take longer to achieve them. Regardless of how you whiten, a whiter smile will provide you with confidence and enhance the overall appearance of your smile.

If you have questions or concerns regarding teeth whitening, please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.downtown-dental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Downtown Dental LLC in Chicago, IL, call 312-782-8862. 

Teeth Whitening

Tooth whitening is a cosmetic dentistry procedure performed by dental professionals in order to lighten the color of the teeth. Yellowing of the teeth is natural even if the teeth are healthy. There are several types of whitening solutions available and a professional Chicago dentist such as Viren Patel, DDS can help determine which will work best for you.

About Teeth Whitening

Whitening procedures work at the outer layer of the teeth known as the enamel. Oftentimes a layer forms over the enamel known as a pellicle film. This results from certain foods or beverages, smoking or different medications. When a dentist recommended teeth whitening, they first will want to remedy any dental problems such as cracks, cavities or chips that there may be in the mouth. If the gums are unhealthy, proper treatment will be ideal too. This allows the teeth whitening agents (whatever is chosen) to focus on improving the color of the enamel without irritating any gums or teeth that are unhealthy.

During teeth whitening, a dentist will photograph the teeth so that they can monitor the progress made during these treatments. The teeth are cleaned to remove any buildup, bacteria or food. Next, the whitening process begins where a substance is applied to protect the gums. A light is used to activate the whitening gel and allows the bleaching process to happen faster. Depending on the type of whitening used, whitening can continue for up to 10 hours. To determine which teeth whitening solution is right for you, contact Downtown Dental Chicago today by calling 312-782-8862 or visit www.downtown-dental.com