Professional Teeth Whitening in Lakeland, FL
When you look in the mirror, do you wish your smile was a little whiter and a little more vibrant? It’s a fact of life that, as we age, all of us start to lose that youthful brightness, but professional teeth whitening in Lakeland, FL turns back the clock to reveals a more luminous, brilliant smile.
Professional vs. Store-Bought Whitening Products
It can be tempting to try over-the-counter whitening products because they’re accessible and inexpensive. Unfortunately, you can invest a lot of time and money in store-bought products and not see the same results possible with professional teeth whitening.
At Quality Dental Care of Lakeland, we offer our customized take-home kits that are superior to store-bought in a couple of important ways:
- Over-the-counter whiteners cannot be as potent as professional products because they must be safe for use by the widest number people. You can spend weeks whitening your teeth with OTC products and not see the brilliant results possible with prescription-strength whiteners.
- Instead of generic whitening trays used in store-bought products, professional whitening uses trays that are customized using impressions of your teeth. A custom fit provides the most consistent coverage and keeps the whitening gel on your teeth and away from sensitive gum tissue.
How Does Teeth Whitening in Lakeland Work?
The process for teeth whitening at Quality Dental Care of Lakeland is straightforward:
- Make an appointment with us to come to our dental office where we’ll take impressions of your teeth that we use to create your custom trays.
- We make a model using the impressions and send it to a custom lab that fabricates your trays.
- When your trays are ready, stop by our office to pick them up along with your whitening gel and instructions for using them.
- Place the provided whitening gel in the trays as instructed and wear 30 minutes daily for about two weeks.
While everyone sees different results, at the end of the two weeks, most patients achieve a smile that’s about six shades brighter than when they started. To maintain the beautiful results, use your trays and any remaining whitening gel for monthly touchups at home.
How to Maintain Teeth Whitening Results
There are several steps you can take to maintain the brilliant results:
- Brush twice a day and floss once to prevent plaque buildup from dulling your smile.
- Visit our dental office twice a year for a dental cleaning that will clear away plaque and revive your smile.
- Avoid staining foods and beverages like coffee, red wine, tomato sauce, and curries.
- If you smoke, consider quitting. Nothing ruins a bright smile faster than smoking!
Contact Us to Schedule Teeth Whitening in Lakeland, FL
If you’re tired of a dull smile and ready to learn more about professional teeth whitening, please call Quality Dental Care of Lakeland at (863) 858-3891. Our dentists in Lakeland, FL will be happy to explain the process and schedule your next dental exam and teeth cleaning!
Benefits of Teeth Whitening
A brighter smile can do more than just improve your appearance. It can boost your confidence and even enhance your overall oral health. Here are six reasons why professional teeth whitening in Lakeland, FL, is worth considering.
Boosts Confidence
A whiter smile can make you feel more self-assured in social and professional settings, so you can smile more freely without worrying about stains.
Enhances Appearance
Teeth whitening instantly refreshes your look, making your smile appear healthier and more vibrant without the need for extensive dental work.
Removes Stains
Over time, coffee, tea, wine, and certain foods can leave deep stains on your teeth. Professional whitening lifts these stains and delivers a brighter, cleaner look.
Non-Invasive
Unlike some cosmetic dental treatments, teeth whitening is a fast, painless procedure that delivers noticeable results in just one visit.
Better Oral Hygiene
When your teeth look whiter, you’re more likely to maintain good brushing and flossing habits to keep them that way.
Customizable
Whether you prefer in-office whitening or take-home treatments, your dentist can tailor it to suit your goals and sensitivity level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tooth Extractions Jonesboro, AR
While we do our best to save your natural teeth and keep all of your teeth healthy, sometimes an extraction becomes necessary to prevent pain or to improve your health. If you suffer from decay, infection, overcrowding, or severe periodontal disease, we may not be able to save your tooth. If that occasion ever arises, we can perform an extraction here right
in our Jonesboro, AR dental office.
Dr. Bartels will take care of any extraction right here – from baby teeth to wisdom teeth. He has the skills and experience to ensure that you have the best experience possible. We will also help you with post-extraction follow-up care, pain management, and tooth replacement options if they become necessary. We offer bridges, dental implants, partial dentures, and complete dentures.
We treat both simple and surgical extractions. Simple extractions are teeth that have erupted through your gums, and surgical extractions are for teeth that are beneath your gum line. Either way, you’re in the right place.
If you believe you need an extraction, call our dental office to schedule an evaluation. We can take an x-ray of the area and determine the next step for treatment. Dr. Bartels can discuss your options with you and help you make a decision that supports your health.
Meet Our Specialist:
Dr. Vernon Smith DMD
Dr. Vernon Smith is a native of Central Florida and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Florida in 2007. He went on to study at Nova Southeastern University where he earned his Doctorate in Dental Medicine in 2012. Dr. Smith began his career working for dental chains in central Florida but quickly realized that he wanted to focus more on establishing collaborative dentist-patient relationships and purchased Quality Dental Care in 2016.
Dr. Smith believes that dentistry should not be operated like a cookie-cutter based model and that each patient needs a ...
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