Teeth Whitening—We've Got An Option To Meet Your Needs!

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.

Option 1: Opalescence Go UltraFit Whitening Trays

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!