Teeth whitening in Bryn Mawr

Is Professional Teeth Bleaching Better?

Also called power bleaching or chair-side teeth whitening, professional tooth whitening provides superior results in less time than the over-the-counter whitening products. In addition, your dentist can advise you if you're a good candidate for professional whitening. Not everyone is. Sometimes, tooth discoloration is caused by an infection or another issue that a whitening treatment won't cure. If you have restorative dentistry such as fillings or crowns, it won't respond to the bleaching gel the same as your natural tooth enamel so you may have unevenly colored teeth. Your Bryn Mawr dentist can advise you whether you're a good candidate for teeth whitening.

We'll thoroughly examine your teeth during your initial consultation, and if teeth whitening isn't your best option, we'll recommend alternatives. You can have the beautiful white smile you want, so call us to schedule an evaluation.

Although your local pharmacy or big box store likely has hundreds of tooth whitening products, including strips, toothpaste, whitening trays, and rinses, none will provide the high-quality teeth whitening that your dentist's office can.

Does Your Office Provide At-home Teeth Whitening Products?

If you're a good candidate for teeth whitening at home, we can provide you with a whitening kit that uses the same professional-grade products we use in our office along with instructions for their use. You'll need an appointment before receiving our professional-grade kit, however. We'll take impressions of your teeth so we can make your whitening trays, and then answer all your questions about at-home teeth whitening. Our patients report lightening their teeth by up to six shades when they wear the whitening trays for an hour each day for two weeks. If you have questions or want to schedule an appointment, call our Bryn Mawr office, and we can help you.

How Much Does Teeth Bleaching Cost?

Your teeth whitening cost will be unique to you and will depend on several factors that include:

• The whitening system you select
• The number of office visits you'll need
• The number of follow-up visits you'll need
• The amount of touchup work you'll need
• Any insurance coverage you'll need

When you come in for your initial consultation, we'll examine your teeth, discuss your objectives, and then provide you with a comprehensive cost estimate for the teeth whitening procedure. Be sure to advise us of any insurance you have.

Is There a Difference Between DIY and Professional Teeth Whiteners?

Professional teeth whiteners are much stronger than those you can buy over the counter. They work faster and provide more even whitening in less time than the strips, trays, rinses, and other products you can purchase at your local pharmacy.

What Happens During the Teeth Whitening Procedure?

Every whitening procedure is unique to the individual, but generally, you can expect the following when you come to our office for teeth whitening in Bryn Mawr:

1. Your teeth bleaching dentist will examine your teeth and gums, then we'll clean your teeth.
2. We'll usually take photos of your teeth so that we can determine the best tooth shade for you, and to help us monitor your whitening progress.
3. We'll place a cheek retractor in your mouth to protect your lips and expose as many teeth as possible.
4. We'll apply a protective liquid to your gums to shield them from the whitening product.
5. We'll begin applying the first of several coats of whitening gel to your teeth, and we'll remove each application before we apply a new one.
6. We may use a special light on your teeth to enhance and speed up the results of the whitening gel.
7. After your final application of bleaching gel, your teeth bleaching dentist will evaluate your progress to determine whether you need additional applications, follow-up treatments, or an at-home kit.

If you have any questions, call us, and we'll be happy to answer them.

Ready for Whiter Teeth?

If you're ready for a beautiful new smile with gorgeous white teeth, then call Bryn Mawr Dental Associates at (610) 624-5433, and we'll help you. We've worked hard to earn our reputation as one of the best in the Bryn Mawr area, and we're sure you'll be happy with the results of your whitening procedure.

Call us today. You'll be glad you made the call.