We offer in-office teeth whitening to give you a whiter, brighter and more youthful smile.
Whitening procedures are not a solution for all discoloration (e.g. darkening caused by cavities). Similarly, whitening does not work on all stains. Dr. Wencel and Dr. Sobczak are committed to helping you choose the best option for your personal situation. Some cases that are not appropriate for whitening procedures can be effectively treated with dental options.
In Office Teeth Whitening with take home custom trays
People with a time constraint for that special occasion will often ask for a teeth whitening solution that is quick. In office teeth whitening, which requires 2 appointments, is the fastest method delivering drastic results in about an hour. At your first appointment we will take upper and lower impressions. This short appointment takes about 15 minutes. At your second visit the doctor will apply professional strength whitening solution to all your teeth, ensuring that your soft tissues are covered to prevent irritation. The solution penetrates the enamel to erase stains without altering tooth structure. With our in office teeth whitening system patient’s teeth brighten an average of 1 to 3 shades lighter in an hour. You then continue whitening at home with your custom made whitening trays fabricated from the impressions taken at the first appointment. You are given a high concentration whitening gel and instructions on how to continue the process at home. With custom made trays, whitening touch ups are possible.
Custom Trays for whitening at home
The second option for whitening is to fore go the in office time and just has custom trays made. This option takes two short 15 minute appointments. The first appointment is to take upper and lower impressions, needed to fabricate the custom trays. The second appointment you are given the whitening trays made specifically for you with instructions on how to use the high concentrated gel. If used every day, optimal result are usually seen in about a week.
Stock single use trays for whitening at home
The third option we offer for whitening is using stock disposable trays. These trays have gel already placed in them and are designed to fit over your teeth. The advantage of this system is that it only takes one short 15 minute appointment, no impressions are needed and the trays fit better that stock mouth guard trays and the gel concentration is stronger that what is available over the counter.