Teeth Whitening in Chicago

Why Opt for Professional Teeth Whitening in Chicago?

Although the procedure has several other names, such as power bleaching, chair-side teeth whitening, or in-office teeth whitening, they're all the same procedure. A powerful teeth whitening gel is applied to your teeth by your teeth bleaching dentist, and in a short period of time, your teeth will be several shades lighter.

Some types of discoloration won't respond to teeth whitening products. If you have a defective filling, decay, or use some kinds of medications, teeth whitening may be ineffective for you. Restorations such as crowns, fillings, and veneers may be unaffected by the bleaching procedure, so you'll have unevenly colored teeth.

Your teeth bleaching dentist will examine your teeth thoroughly during your initial visit so you'll know whether teeth whitening is a viable option. If not, we'll recommend other options that will achieve your objectives.

The advantages of professional, in-office whitening include:

1. The procedure is monitored by professionals
2. You get more even results
3. The overall procedure takes less time
4. You'll be more confident in the procedure

If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment for teeth whitening in Chicago, call our office, and we'll be happy to help you.

Are At-home Products Effective?

Although we recommend in-office procedures, we recognize the need for at-home products. Our at-home kits use the same professional-grade products we use in our office, and your teeth whitening kit will be custom-made for you. We'll take impressions of your teeth, create custom trays, and provide you with a professional-grade whitening gel. Many patients report their teeth are up to six shades whiter when they've worn their trays for an hour each day for two weeks. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call our Chicago office.

What's the Teeth Bleaching Cost?

Each patient is unique, so the cost of their teeth whitening procedure will be unique. The total cost will be influenced by:

• The type of system used
• The number of treatments needed
• The number of follow-up treatments needed
• The number of repairs needed to even out tooth color

For more information, call our office to schedule a consultation or if you have more questions. After your consultation, we can provide a comprehensive estimate. Although our tooth whitening procedures are very affordable, it is still more expensive than over-the-counter whitening. If finances are an issue, let us know, and we'll work with you. We accept major credit cards, insurance, and membership discount plans such as Smile Alliance Club, and we may be able to offer a financing plan.

Why Are Professional Tooth Whitening Products Better?

Although it's tempting to add over-the-counter tooth whitening products to your cart while shopping, you'll achieve better results by using the professional-grade products from our Chicago office. The array of over-the-counter products is staggering, but some of these can irritate your gums and provide unevenly colored teeth. The better choice is to contact our office for one of our professional-quality teeth whitening at home kits.

What Does the Teeth Whitening Procedure Include?

Your specific procedure will depend on the type of system you select, but generally, you can expect the following when you come to our Chicago office for your tooth whitening procedure:

1. Your dentist will examine and clean your teeth
2. We'll take photos of your teeth to establish your tooth shade and help us monitor the whitening progress
3. We'll place a cheek retractor to expose your teeth and protect the inside of your mouth
4. We'll apply a protective liquid to your gums
5. We'll apply the first of several coats of bleaching gel
6. We may use a special light to speed the whitening procedure
7. We'll continue to monitor the whitening process
8. After the final bleaching gel application, we'll determine the number of follow-up visits or at-home treatments you'll need

If you have any questions during your procedure, be sure to ask them. If you want to schedule an appointment or have additional questions now, call our Chicago office for assistance.

We've helped thousands of patients achieve the gleaming white smiles they've always wanted but thought were out of reach. We can help you, too, so call us today to learn more about our cosmetic teeth whitening procedures.

We look forward to speaking with you.