Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening provides a quick, convenient way to brighten your smile. It’s safe, presents few risks, and offers results that last for three to four months. At Maple Dental, cosmetic and family dentist Gurpreet Kaur, DDS, provides comprehensive oral health care to people of all ages living in and around Georgetown Place, Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, and New Haven, Indiana, including in-office teeth whitening and take-home teeth whitening kits. Call Maple Dental to schedule a teeth whitening consultation, or book your appointment online today.

What is teeth whitening?

Teeth whitening is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that removes stains on your teeth. The treatment significantly brightens your smile, and you can prevent the stains from returning with preventive care and proper dental hygiene.

Am I a candidate for teeth whitening?

Consider teeth whitening at Maple Dental if you have noticeable tooth discoloration caused by:

• Tobacco use
• Drinking dark beverages, such as pop, coffee, tea, and red wine
• Oral trauma
• Aging
• Prescription medication, like the antibiotic tetracycline

Sometimes, tooth stains are caused by poor oral hygiene. Brushing your teeth twice daily and regularly flossing will reduce your risk of tooth stains.

Are there different types of teeth whitening?

At Maple Dental, Dr. Kaur and her team offer two types of teeth whitening:

Professional chairside teeth whitening

Professional teeth whitening can brighten your smile up to eight shades whiter.* During professional teeth whitening, Dr. Kaur applies a hydrogen peroxide gel to your teeth. The gel penetrates your tooth enamel and brightens the discolored molecules beneath.

Some people experience significant results after just one application*, but Dr. Kaur typically recommends at least two treatments. Undergoing more than one treatment lets the hydrogen peroxide gel brighten more molecules, resulting in whiter teeth.

Take-home teeth whitening trays

Take-home trays let you whiten your teeth at your own pace. The trays are clear, plastic aligners. You apply a whitening gel to the aligners and wear them for several hours daily. Over time, the gel whitens the stained molecules inside your teeth, transforming your smile.

Does teeth whitening present any side effects?

Teeth whitening is safe and presents few risks. After treatment, it’s normal to experience mild tooth sensitivity, but these symptoms should improve within a day or two. Contact Maple Dental immediately if your tooth sensitivity continues beyond a few days.

Are the results of teeth whitening permanent?

Professional teeth whitening results aren’t permanent; they typically last three to four months.* To ensure a bright, stain-free smile, Dr. Kaur recommends brushing your teeth twice daily, flossing regularly, and visiting Maple Dental every six months for professional teeth cleaning.

If you enjoy dark beverages, like coffee and soda, drinking them through a straw is a good idea. This reduces the amount of staining substances that make contact with your teeth.

Call Maple Dental today to schedule a teeth whitening consultation, or book your appointment online.

*Individual results may vary.