Teeth whitening - your brightest smile

Radix Dentistry offers at-home teeth whitening kits that can help you achieve a brighter smile. These kits contain comfortably-fit trays and professional-strength whitening gel that you can use in the comfort of your own home.

Yes, teeth whitening is generally safe when performed under the supervision of a dental professional. Radix Dentistry’s teeth whitening services use professional strength whitening agents that are safe and effective.

However, teeth whitening is not always recommended. If you’ve experienced cavities or gum disease, your Radix Dentistry dentist may recommend treatment for these conditions first before moving forward with teeth whitening. It’s likely your dentist will perform an oral exam first to ensure that teeth whitening is a good fit for you and your dental health.

Another potential side effect is possible gum inflammation if the whitening gel comes into contact with your gums. Thankfully, our teams are highly trained to take great care of your mouth during the teeth whitening process and will take precautionary steps to protect your gums and minimize the risk of irritation.

The duration of teeth whitening results can vary based on your habits and lifestyle factors like diet, tobacco use and oral hygiene. However, with proper care and maintenance, teeth whitening results from Radix Dentistry‘s services can last up to two years.

When done properly, teeth whitening should not damage enamel. Radix Dentistry’s teeth whitening services are performed by our trained professionals who take precautionary steps to protect your enamel and minimize any potential sensitivity.

The cost of teeth whitening can vary depending on the method used and your individual needs. Radix Dentistry offers several teeth whitening options at different price points, including in-office treatments and at-home kits.

To maintain your teeth whitening results, it’s important to practice good oral hygiene, limit your consumption of stain-causing foods and drinks and schedule regular oral hygiene appointments and checkups with your local dentist at Radix Dentistry. Additionally, using an at-home touch-up kit can help extend the results of your white smile.

Teeth whitening is incredibly effective at removing stains from your natural teeth. However, if you’ve had dental restorations done, like crowns and veneers, we offer separate cosmetic dentistry services to restore their appearances.

Some sensitivity after teeth whitening is normal and should subside within a few days. However, if you experience persistent sensitivity or discomfort, contact your local Radix Dentistry for guidance and support.

The frequency of teeth whitening treatments can depend on several factors, including the treatment method used and your unique oral health needs. At Radix Dentistry, dentists recommend waiting at least 6 months between teeth whitening treatments to avoid overexposure.

Yes, you can still get your teeth whitened even if you have sensitive teeth. Radix Dentistry’s teeth whitening services use professional-strength whitening agents that are designed to minimize sensitivity and discomfort. They may also recommend desensitizing paste to provide you additional relief.

Some people who use teeth whiteners may experience tooth sensitivity. That happens when the peroxide in the whitener gets through the enamel to the soft layer of dentin and irritates the nerve of your tooth. In most cases the sensitivity is temporary. You can delay treatment, then try again.

Overuse of whiteners can also damage the tooth enamel or gums, so be sure to follow directions and talk to your dentist.

Over time, your teeth can go from white to not-so-bright for a number of reasons:

Food and Drink

Coffee, tea and red wine are some major staining culprits. What do they have in common? Intense color pigments called chromogens that attach to the white, outer part of your tooth (enamel).

Tobacco Use

Two chemicals found in tobacco create stubborn stains: Tar and nicotine. Tar is naturally dark. Nicotine is colorless until it’s mixed with oxygen. Then, it turns into a yellowish, surface-staining substance.

Age

Below the hard, white outer shell of your teeth (enamel) is a softer area called dentin. Over time, the outer enamel layer gets thinner with brushing and more of the yellowish dentin shows through.

Trauma

If you’ve been hit in the mouth, or experienced a dental trauma your tooth may change color because it reacts to an injury by laying down more dentin, which is a darker layer under the enamel.

Medications

Tooth darkening can be a side effect of certain antihistamines, antipsychotics and high blood pressure medications. Young children who are exposed to antibiotics like tetracycline and doxycycline when their teeth are forming (either in the womb or as a baby) may have discoloration of their adult teeth later in life. Chemotherapy and head and neck radiation can also darken teeth.

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