Teeth Whitening – Oshkosh, WI
Remove Years of Stubborn Stains
When it comes to personal traits, almost everyone wants to have a brighter grin. As many as 80% of Americans aged 18-49 have said as much – a white smile is just that appealing! Luckily, our practice can provide you with teeth whitening in Oshkosh; Dr. Heil and our team will gladly use it to brighten up your looks. Just keep reading to learn more, or book a consultation to hear about the treatment in person.
Why Choose Oshkosh Complete Dentistry for Teeth Whitening?
- Take-Home Options Available
- Digital Imaging/Virtual Smile Design
- Personalized, One-on-One Attention
Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Overall, almost any adult or teen can qualify for teeth whitening. The patient only needs decent oral health; there aren’t many other big requirements. That said, it is true that the treatment benefits some patients more than others.
In fact, the best teeth whitening candidates have extrinsic tooth stains. The treatment works best on discoloration from foods, drinks, and other outside sources, which can darken your smile. Removing such markings will also make the patient more confident and self-assured, raising their quality of life.
Meanwhile, teeth whitening isn’t very effective for intrinsic tooth stains. It can’t easily undo marks beneath your tooth enamel, so other cosmetic dental services may be a better fit.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Dr. Heil will assess whether you qualify for teeth whitening at your consultation. He’ll assess your smile for stains and see if treatment would help, drafting a treatment plan based on his findings. Once he’s finished those steps, he’ll then confirm whether whitening suits you.
If Dr. Heil believes you qualify, he’ll suggest our premier take-home teeth whitening treatment.
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
At our office, teeth whitening is a take-home kit that includes clear trays and a bleaching solution. A patient must only wear the gel-filled trays for a few hours daily over two weeks. This setup lets you have more flexibility in terms of when the whitening work takes place. By the end of the two weeks, the treatment will have made your smile six to eight shades whiter!
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
While teeth whitening’s results aren’t permanent, you can still help its results last longer. All you need to do is use these simple tricks:
- Practice Good Oral Hygiene – To keep plaque from causing stains, remember to brush your teeth twice daily and floss (at least) once daily. You’d also do well to attend dental checkups and teeth cleanings every six months.
- Avoid Stain Agents – Limit your intake of foods and drinks with tannins, as these compounds stain teeth. Major offenders are coffee, berries, red wine, tomato sauce, etc.
- Have More Dairy – By eating dairy products, you’ll strengthen your enamel with calcium. These items also lack dyes, so they won’t stain your grin.
- Get Treatment Touch-ups – Look into a follow-up treatment before your whitening results fade.