WANT TO KNOW IF TEETH WHITENING WORKS AND IF THE COST IS WORTH IT? THIS DENTIST IN LAS VEGAS CAN HELP!

In today’s world of selfies and group pictures on social media, we all want our smile to look its best. Your smile shows the world who you are. If you feel that your smile isn’t telling the truth about who you are, Hillside Dental, serving the Las Vegas area, can help! Dr. Christopher Lim considers dentistry a blend of artistry and innovative dental procedures designed to give you a healthy and beautiful smile. If you are searching for a teeth whitening dentist, or even just want more information about the service, we encourage you to give us a call!

HOW WHITENING WORKS TO LIGHTEN YOUR TEETH:

Many people attempt to use an over the counter product to whiten their teeth. However, the items sold over the counter often either aren’t strong enough to work on your stains or they end up causing tooth sensitivity. Professional teeth whitening treatments use a whitening agent, typically a form of peroxide. When a dentist oversees the whitening treatment, steps are taken to protect your gums and to ensure an even application of the whitening agent on your teeth. The solution used on your teeth works by penetrating the enamel of your teeth, lifting out stains that come from certain foods, beverages, or the natural process of aging.

THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT WHITENING TREATMENTS:

They work best for yellowish teeth, from stains that are caused by coffee, cigarettes, red wine, and other such substances.
Some stains cannot be removed using whitening treatments! That’s a reason that seeing us for your whitening treatments is best. We can determine if the stains on your teeth will respond well to it. This can save you both time and money, and also, we can give you other alternatives that will work for your specific needs. Some instances in which whitening isn’t your best option include, but aren’t limited to, grayish hued teeth or prior dental work, such as bonding or crowns.

TYPES OF WHITENING TREATMENTS AVAILABLE AT HILLSIDE DENTAL:

In-office: This quick (about an hour!) treatment is done in our office. We carefully protect your gums and lips from the whitening agent and apply the gel to your teeth evenly. We can monitor the progress and repeat the process until we reach the desired shade you’re seeking.
At home treatment: We customize trays to your specific teeth. This ensures an even application of the whitening agent. You then place the bleaching gel into the trays daily and apply them to your teeth. You continue treatment until reaching the desired shade of brightness.