At SOS Dental, we offer at-home teeth whitening system.
It is a simple, non-invasive way of brightening the shade of your teeth and can be effective for all ages.
If you want to whiten your teeth at your own pace in the comfort of your own home, take-home professional teeth whitening is easy to use and very effective.
We will take an accurate cast of your teeth in our office to create custom fitted whitening trays for you to take home.
You will place the professional-strength whitening gel in your whitening trays and wear them while you sleep. Within a couple of weeks, you will have a noticeably whiter, brighter smile.
As the shade will change gradually over the course of the treatment, you can decide to stop treatment whenever you feel your teeth are bright enough.
The side effects of teeth whitening are uncommon but do occasionally occur. They are usually transitory. They include minor gum ulceration, a sore throat, and tooth sensitivity. Generally, these side effects resolve after one week.
After your treatment is complete, we recommend keeping your whitening trays for periodic touch-ups. We carry whitening gel refills so you can keep your teeth bright for years to come.
Benefits of Professional Teeth Whitening
- If you have already tried over-the-counter teeth-whitening kits, you know how difficult and ineffective they can be. They cause your teeth and gums to become overly sensitive, never seem to stay in place in your mouth, and rarely deliver the results you were hoping for.
- When you opt for professional teeth whitening, you not only get a more effective whitening treatment, but you also have the advantage of being monitored by Dr. Raphaelle. She will give you detailed instructions as well as the guidance you need to get the best results possible, and if you experience any tooth pain or other side effects, she’ll be there to help.
- The best time to whiten your teeth is after a professional dental cleaning because your teeth will have the tartar removed, allowing the whitening gel to make direct contact with your enamel for outstanding results. If you’re considering any kind of teeth whitening, we highly recommend having a tooth cleaning first.
What do I do if I have sensitivity?
Tooth sensitivity is the most common side effect of home bleaching. If you are experiencing more than a little sensitivity, you should stop bleaching for a few days. You can then resume after 3–4 days. If your teeth become ultra-sensitive, you can place a sensitive toothpaste (e.g., Sensodyne) into the bleaching trays and wear them on your teeth for an hour a day. This usually works very well, and you can recommence bleaching after 3–4 days. If you still experience problems, get in touch with us, and we will help resolve them.
