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Teeth Whitening in Vinton, VA

Teeth whitening is an easy and affordable way to take years off your appearance and give your self-confidence a boost. No matter how well you brush, your teeth naturally get dull and discolored over time.

Substances like coffee, tea, wine, and especially tobacco products make your teeth stained and dark-looking, detracting from your appearance. These stains cannot be removed with regular brushing, even if you use teeth whitening toothpaste purchased at your drug store.

We focus on making sure your smile is healthy, but a smile that is healthy and beautiful is even better! Our dental office in Vinton offers take-home whitening kits for your convenience.

How Does Teeth Whitening Work?

A take-home kit includes a custom-made whitening tray that fits snugly over your teeth. The kit also contains a whitening gel that you place in the tray. We’ll instruct you on how to use the tray and tell you often and how long it should be worn (usually between 15 and 30 minutes at a time) to achieve desired results.

Pros & Cons of Take-Home Teeth Whitening

We believe that you should be fully informed about your options, so we’ve listed the pros and cons.

Advantages of professional take-home teeth whitening kits are:

They are more affordable than in-office whitening.
You have the convenience of whitening at your own pace.
You can whiten while getting other things done at home.

Disadvantages of take-home whitening are:

It takes longer to see results.
You have to deal with using the whitening gel properly and taking care of the whitening trays.
You may feel some irritation if you use too much gel.

Contact Our Office if You Have Questions

We will be happy to answer questions about teeth whitening treatment will work best for you. You should be fully informed before making any decisions, so please feel free to call our dental office in Vinton at (540) 342-4945, and we’ll schedule a convenient appointment to discuss your options.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does teeth whitening work?

There are two basic types of teeth whitening. How they work depends on whether you use a professional take-home kit or choose a professional cleaning done right here in our Vinton dental office.

Professional Take-Home Whitening Kits – As the name implies, professional take-home whitening kits can be used at your pace in your own home. Simply place the prescribed whitening gel in the custom-made trays for the required time each day.

Take-home whitening kits supplied by your dentist provide whitening results far superior to those achieved using kits purchased at your local grocery store. The professional kit your dentist supplies contains bleaching gel with a higher concentration of whitening agent than that found in over-the-counter kits. A professional take-home whitening kit also includes a custom-made tray that ensures complete contact with all surfaces of your teeth for even and consistent results.

Normally the trays are worn for 15 or 20 minutes a day for about two weeks for best results. Your Vinton dentist will instruct you on the proper way to use the kit to achieve the desired results.

Professional Teeth Whitening – The main advantage of professional whitening done here at the office is that it can be done in one appointment in less than an hour. Your dentist applies a special gel to your gums to protect them from the whitening agent.

A special light is then used to "cure" the gel to achieve the best results. Professional teeth whitening can lighten your teeth by about six to eight shades. Results with home whitening are comparable, but take longer to achieve.

Why are my teeth so dull-looking?

If your teeth have started to become dull and discolored over time, you are not alone! This is a question we hear a lot at our Vinton dental office. The short answer is that, as we age, it is natural for our teeth to lose the youthful brightness we used to enjoy.

This happens for a number of reasons. A lifetime of poor oral health care can definitely take its toll on the brightness of your smile. Brushing and flossing is not just important for your oral health, it also helps to keep your teeth looking clean and fresh.

Tobacco use is one of the worst things for your teeth (in addition to all its other dangers.) Prolonged use of tobacco over many years will cause your teeth to become stained and yellow.

The aging process affects a lot of things, and your teeth are no exception. Over time, your tooth enamel starts to become porous, developing microscopic holes that attract food debris, which can cause your teeth to look dull and discolored.

Certain food and drink like coffee, tea, red wine, cola drinks, and dark foods like berries can all seep into your dental enamel. The result is teeth with stains that are impossible to remove by brushing alone.

However, at our Vinton dental office we have teeth whitening options that can restore your beautiful smile. Please contact us for more information.

Do you offer take-home teeth whitening kits?

We offer both customized take-home kits and professional in-office teeth whitening treatment. Depending on your needs, it may also be appropriate to combine both methods. Which approach we choose depends a lot on your whitening goals and timeframe.

Professional teeth whitening at our Vinton dental office can provide results in just one office visit. But the advantage of a take-home kit is that you can control the amount of time you devote to whitening and the results you’d like to achieve.

Whitening at home with a professional kit is easy. First, we will spend a little time talking to you about your goals so that we can be sure a take-home kit will provide the results you’re looking for.

Once we decide that this type of whitening will work best for you, we will take impressions of your teeth and create custom-made whitening trays. The advantage of professional take-home kits is that a custom whitening tray is designed to fit your teeth perfectly, permitting the whitening gel to cover all surfaces of your teeth evenly.

Your first step is to schedule a dental cleaning and exam at our Vinton dental office. Starting off with clean, healthy teeth can make a big difference in the results of your whitening treatment. Please give us a call, and we will be happy to arrange an appointment.

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Zachary Law

A native of Elkins, West Virginia, Dr. Law came to this community when he took over the practice in the summer of 2013. Dr. Law achieved his Bachelors of Science ...

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