Sometimes,
even if we give great care and attention to dental hygiene, our teeth
just aren’t as white as we would like. While regular dental check
ups and brushing can minimize discoloration, certain layers of our
teeth naturally become yellow over time—this happens from staining
habits such as coffee, smoking, tea and colas to name a few. While
it's no surprise that most of us feel our best with a whiter smile,
we've heard that some pearly whites can help you look younger, too!
Here at Castle Pines Dental Care, we offer a variety of whitening
solutions to not only meet your needs but also your budget! Since
each of us are unique, it's best to find the whitening procedure that
you feel would fit your lifestyle most appropriately.
The
Opalescence Go kit comes with a total of 10 treatments for both the
upper and lower teeth. While not a completely custom fit, the trays
are made of a wax-like material that molds to your teeth better than
typical over-the-counter grocery store whitening trays. This is a
great option for teenagers or for those who are looking for something
easy and affordable—and we've been quite happy with the end
results!
Option
2: Opalescence Custom Whitening Tray Kit
The
Opalescence custom whitening tray kit is a great option for those who
want to be able to whiten their teeth on a more consistent basis. The
trays are custom-made for you from impressions taken of your teeth.
The kit also comes with 8 syringes of whitening gel and a small tube
of whitening toothpaste. With this option, you can whiten for longer
and have more control over the amount of whitening each individual
tooth is exposed to—for instance, you may reach the end of your
whitening process but notice that one tooth is still a little
stubbornly dark. With custom trays, it's not an issue since you can
focus only on that tooth until you reach your desired results! The
strength of the bleach gel is also determined by Dr. Rolfson and
yourself with the custom trays ensuring your maximum whitening
comfort.
Option
3: BioLase In-Office Laser Whitening & Custom Whitening Trays
The
BioLase In-Office Laser Whitening procedure is done inside our office
and is by far the most customized option that you can get. One of our
trained dental assistants will be by your side monitoring your
process for the approximate hour and a half procedure as we whiten
your teeth.
The laser whitening is a great procedure for those who
want to skip a few days of whitening—we like to call it more of a
boost as we typically see patients jump up about 1-2 shades of color
in a single appointment. While most people expect a whitening procedure to produce “Hollywood White” results—which let's face
it, they're all wearing veneers over there!—we don't let you leave
before taking impressions of your teeth so we can craft your custom
white trays to help you touch up and whiten at home. With both of
these types of whitening enhancements working together, we believe
you are bound to be happy with your final result.
It's
best to remember that not all stains are created equal—so what
works best for you might not be ideal for someone else! Whitening
also takes time and patience—it's a consistent process that
invariably produces whiter results for every patient that undertakes
the challenge.
If
you're interested in whitening but have questions about these
options, please don't hesitate to give us a call and we will gladly
answer any inquiries you might have. We
are excited to help you reach your best and brightest smile here at
Castle Pines Dental Care!
