Our professional teeth whitening treatments remove years of surface stains. If your teeth have turned yellow or brown over the years, give us a call!

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Teeth Whitening

Are you unsatisfied with the color of your teeth?

Staining can occur for many reasons, including smoking or tobacco use. Your teeth can also become stained by regularly eating certain foods and beverages. Plus, teeth naturally start to darken as you age.

Luckily, visiting our office for a professional whitening treatment can reverse the effects of tooth staining and give you back your dazzling smile. Brilliant, white teeth will make you look healthier and more youthful.

There are many over-the-counter whitening treatments readily available for purchase; however, professional whitening is generally safer and more effective. Applicator trays in over-the-counter kits are intended to be “one size fits all,” which can result in them fitting uncomfortably in your mouth since they aren’t designed specifically for your teeth. Whitening gels included with this type of product can sometimes be too abrasive or can leak because of ill-fitting trays, leading to gum and other soft tissue irritation.

For these reasons, you may want to choose professional whitening instead. The whitening service provided by your dentist may consist of two phases – an in-office whitening session and a customized at-home kit and care plan.

In-Office Whitening

Your dentist will choose whitening gel in the appropriate strength for your case while accounting for factors like your level of sensitivity and your whitening goals. This gel is typically applied using custom-made applicator trays for maximum comfort and also to protect the tissues in your mouth from becoming irritated by the whitening gel. Teeth can be lightened dramatically in only one session.

At-Home Whitening

If you prefer to whiten your teeth at your convenience, your dentist may provide you with a custom at-home whitening kit. Your applicator trays will be made just for you, and the strength of the whitening gel will be chosen to meet your needs. You will be given specific instructions for using it safely.

After this kind of whitening treatment, you will typically be asked to schedule a follow-up visit with our office to check on your progress

Schedule a Consultation Today

Why wait any longer to start toward your perfect smile? Contact your cosmetic dentist today to find out more about whitening services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will whitening my teeth hurt?

It shouldn't. Most professional whitening products contain an added desensitizing ingredient that protects even sensitive teeth and keeps you comfortable during the process. Additionally, the customizable nature of professional whitening treatments prevents the product from coming into contact with soft tissues like your gums, lips, and tongue. If your teeth are very sensitive, please talk to us so that we can help you determine whether whitening is appropriate for you.

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Christina McCullough DDS
Dentist

Christina is a graduate of St. Olaf College and the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. She has been practicing for eighteen years, and has gained significant dental experience working in community health and a large group practice prior to Navarre Dental.

Christina is interested in all areas of dentistry with a primary goal of treating the entire family and making each patient feel comfortable in the dental office. Since purchasing Navarre Dental, she has worked to improve the patient experience through hours of continuing education and improvements in ...