Professional Teeth Whitening

Dr. Jon Isaacson and Dr. Kelly O'Hara from Lincoln Familiy Dentistry in Lincoln, Nebraska.

What most adults fail to realize is that over time, our smiles are not as bright as they once were due to the use of certain medications, diet, bad habits, and general health. All these factors can add years to your smile and your appearance. In general, smiles are one of the most important aspects of making a first impression.

Does Professional Teeth Whitening Offer the Best Results?

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To adequately brighten and whiten the teeth, teeth whitening treatment is necessary. Many patients are eager to try at-home dental products and teeth whitening kits, which seem to be cheaper and more convenient than in-office alternatives. However, most patients will not achieve the results they desire from these over-the-counter solutions. The over-the-counter treatment will also lead to gum sensitivity as those products are not custom made.

We can offer professional teeth whitening that produces fast and drastic results that are customized for each individual patient. Our professional treatments lead to beautiful results with less sensitivity because of the custom fit and whitening formula that contains ingredients that help with sensitivity.

Our dentists in Lincoln, NE, at Lincoln Family Dentistry, can assist you in achieving whiter, brighter teeth through the patented Opalescence® Whitening System, which has been found to be superior to other conventional whitening systems with regards to the longevity of results and post-treatment sensitivity. Together with the professional level of care offered by Lincoln Family Dentistry, we offer unparalleled teeth whitening services, the results of which are both instant and long-lasting.

At-Home Professional Teeth Whitening

Lincoln Family Dentistry offers an at-home whitening solution that is custom made specifically for you. Over-the-counter teeth whitening treatments are not custom made for you and often lead to sensitivity and less desirable results. If it is determined that you are a good candidate, our at-home whitening procedure will then begin by taking a mold of your teeth. These molds will be sent to our lab where custom whitening trays will be fabricated. Because these trays fit your teeth perfectly, sensitivity is typically a rare occurrence.

Once your trays are ready, you will be able to pick them up along with professional-level bleach and a member of our team will go over with you how to use them. In-home whitening affords you the ability to whiten as often as you would like to achieve your desired results

Even though results are gradual, the percentage of bleach in our take-home kit is still much higher than the 5-14% solution contained in over-the-counter treatments.

A happy woman who had all of her questions about professional teeth whitening answered by a dentist in Lincoln, NE.

Is it safe to whiten teeth?

Whitening your teeth is considered safe as long as you follow directions and do not overuse whitening products. The fastest way to whiten your teeth is to use professional products. Professional products contain higher amounts of bleaching reactants and are customized for your gums, making them a better choice for whitening.

Lincoln Family Dentistry Offers Professional Teeth Whitening for Sensitive Teeth!

Dr. Kelly O'Hara a dentist in Lincoln, NE discussing teeth whitening options with a patient at Lincoln Family Dentistry.,

Our dentists in Lincoln, NE have whitened many patients’ teeth with results that are natural and beautiful with minimal sensitivity and minimal time. Any dentist at our Lincoln dental clinic, can whiten your teeth up to eight shades in just a one hour visit.

Our Whitening System (Opalescence®) is safe for sensitive teeth, fast, effective, and offers superior results. It’s a convenient and affordable solution for patients who want immediate cosmetic results. This system is an excellent whitening method as it offers great results with minimal sensitivity. If you have sensitive teeth and have tried, but did not like the results of, whitening strips or at-home whitening products you should try our professional bleaching procedure. Our teeth whitening products contain ingredients that prevent sensitivity.

Good Candidates for Professional Teeth Whitening for Sensitive Teeth

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Our teeth whitening service is highly recommended for smokers, coffee, and red wine drinkers who have experienced discoloration of their teeth. It is also greatly suited for stubborn stains or general yellow teeth and provides much greater patient satisfaction than over-the-counter products.

We regret to say that we cannot perform this service for pregnant women, patients with advanced, untreated periodontal disease, patients with deep cavities on the front or back teeth or patients under the age of 16. However, for those with existing dental conditions, this service may become available to you after an initial assessment and treatment of your condition. An alternative may also be to use crowns or dental veneers. For more information on what option is right for you, please call one of our Nebraska Family Dentistry offices to schedule a cosmetic consultation!