Where Can I Get My Teeth Whitened in Kansas City KS

Is your smile as white as you would like it? Tea, coffee, soda, smoking, and some foods can leave unsightly stains on tooth enamel.

Before you invest any money in over-the-counter whitening kits, call i Smile kck to find out about professional whitening services available in the office. Professional whitening in Kansas City KS can make your teeth several shades whiter than a store-bought kit and in a shorter amount of time.

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Why Choose Teeth Whitening in Kansas City KS?

Many patients who have come in for professional whitening have tried the over-the-counter kits first and been disappointed with the results. In-office gels work better because of the strength of the whitening agents. Hydrogen peroxide is the activating ingredient for whitening teeth. Professional formulas are much stronger than ones available to the public, thus requiring supervision to prevent damage to the patient’s teeth. The lower percentage of hydrogen peroxide in the over-the-counter gels makes it less likely to decrease the amount of staining enough for a noticeable difference.

Advertising for whitening toothpaste can often be misleading. If the toothpaste contains hydrogen peroxide, simply brushing with the toothpaste cannot expose tooth enamel to the hydrogen peroxide for a long enough period to show any results. Toothpaste that says it will whiten without hydrogen peroxide will contain chemicals and polishing agents instead, but that can only provide a change of one shade lighter. Scrubbing tooth enamel for too long can also damage the teeth.

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The Teeth Whitening Process in Kansas City KS

Once the exam is finished, your dentist will go over the whitening options. If it’s been discovered during the exam that there may be issues of sensitivity with certain teeth, your dentist can take that into account for a much more effective and comfortable experience. We will take impressions of your mouth and have custom trays ready for you the next day. We will show you how to use the bleach in the trays at home at your convenience for a couple of hours each day until you reach your desired results. The trays are then yours to use again for a touch-up before a special occasion or immediately after a dental cleaning, when your teeth will readily absorb the bleach. Additional bleach is available for purchase in the office at i Smile KCK.

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Whatever your case is, whitening teeth can be a major step in having a great smile, but it will only last as long as you take care of it. Continuing to smoke or drink dark-colored liquids like wine and coffee will eventually reduce the whiteness of your teeth. But you can always repeat the process if you like the results.

For more information contact our dental team at i Smile kck today.