A bright smile enhances your appearance and gives you confidence. But when your teeth are yellowed or discolored you may be hesitant to smile. If that’s the case, you might want to discuss with your dentist an at-home professional bleaching kit to lighten your teeth. At-home whitening kits, prescribed by a dentist, are safe and generally pain-free (although some feel sensitive to cold during treatment). And as an added bonus, the whitening gel used is PH neutral which means it actually helps to prevent cavities! An in-home bleaching kit offers several advantages to the patient. You can do at your convenience in your own home. It’s also gentler on the gums than store-bought kits. Before you leave the office, your dentist will explain how the in-home system works and instruct you on its use.

Making an Impression

Before you use your whitening kit at home, you will have your teeth cleaned and checked for tooth decay or gum disease. Once any problems are resolved, your dentist makes an impression of your upper and lower teeth and then creates a customized mouth tray for you right here in the office. Before you leave, your dentist will explain how the in-home system works, how much solution to place in the tray during treatment and instruct you on what you should do at home to obtain the best results.

The At-Home Bleaching Process

At home, you fill the tray with a solution of highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide and slip it over your teeth. Because the tray is fitted to your mouth, the solution can’t leak out and irritate the delicate gums. Professional, at-home bleaching kits are easy to use with some simple guidelines. Following these rules increases your chances of brightening your smile:

Clean and floss your teeth before starting the procedure.
Leave the tray with the solution in your mouth for an hour per day for two weeks.
Don’t eat, smoke or drink while the tray is in place. Wait 30 minutes after the tray is removed to eat or drink.

After two weeks, you’ll visit your dentist to compare your teeth color before and after the treatment. If your teeth are not as white as you had hoped, additional teeth-bleaching sessions can be done at home.

Is an At-home Whitening Kit for You?

At Espire Dental, we offer both at-home and in-office teeth-whitening treatments along with other cosmetic dental procedures. During your personal consultation, our dental professionals can discuss these therapies and help you decide which one is right for you. Book an appointment today for a brighter smile!

Dr. Brett and the entire staff truly create the most pleasant experience you will ever have going to the Dentist. They are kind, personal and extremely caring. If you have any fears about going to the Dentist, they will put you at ease. Dr. Brett is so gentle, patient and funny. He, and everyone there will make you feel like you’re family. Going to Espire Dental, formerly Levin Family Dental is like going to a spa for your teeth!

Megan, ESPIRE Patient

My husband is a dental specialist, so I get my teeth cleaned at his office. When they found a couple cavities at my last visit, he referred me to Dr. Jennifer Derse to get them filled. Not only are Dr. Derse and Dr. Levin top-notch dentists, but they are also the highest quality people! They are kind, compassionate, and truly care for their patients. Dr. Derse was friendly and professional.

Nicki, ESPIRE Patient

It’s astounding how technology is changing the ‘face’ of dentistry. I’ve found previous crowns to be uncomfortable, messy and time consuming. You can imagine the surprise stepping into this modern, welcoming and friendly dental practice to be told that my broken tooth required a crown and would be undertaken and completed in my single visit. Outstanding! … short, enjoyable and fun appointment.

Peter, ESPIRE Patient

It’s been decades since I’ve been in an establishment that was so professional, courteous, warm, and efficient. I have referred at least 5 family and coworkers, my daughter will be there in February. Excellent, excellent, excellent!!!

Graciela, ESPIRE Patient

These guys have the most advanced dentistry gadgets to make the whole nightmare of going to the dentist less anxiety inducing. I went in for a crown, they 3d printed the exact replica of my original tooth in 12min.20sec. No waiting days with a filed down tooth and No multiple visits to get it done. One stop and in less than 1hr.30mins I walked out with a crowned tooth that fits perfectly in my mouth. EVERY TIME!! The entire staff is constantly communicating with you about your appointment and all the things to expect. This place is really good at what they do.

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