Professional whitening uses a stronger, dentist-supervised gel than anything you can buy in a store, with custom trays or protected in-office application so your gums do not get burned. Most patients go several shades brighter, and results last far longer than strips.
Ask about whitening at your next cleaning. Call or text (989) 686-6110.
Before she whitens anything, Dr. Chelsea Mason checks for cavities, worn enamel and exposed roots that could make whitening uncomfortable. She also looks at any crowns or fillings in front, since they will not change color, and plans around them so the result looks even.
Store whitening strips are one-size-fits-all and weak. Our custom trays fit your teeth exactly, so the gel stays where it belongs and away from your gums. Dr. Mason checks your teeth first, because whitening will not change crowns, fillings or veneers and can be uncomfortable on untreated cavities or exposed roots.
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Take-home trays cost less than in-office whitening, and a combination package costs the most but gives the biggest change. Call for current pricing; it is usually a fraction of the cost of veneers.
Most patients go four to eight shades brighter. Yellow stains from coffee, tea and age respond best. Gray stains from tetracycline or injury are harder and may need veneers instead.
Some people feel temporary sensitivity for a day or two. We use a desensitizing gel and can adjust the strength or schedule to keep it comfortable.
One to three years, depending on coffee, tea, wine and tobacco. Take-home trays make touch-ups easy, so you can keep the shade indefinitely.
Not when supervised by a dentist and used as directed. Professional gels have been studied for decades. Overusing store products or leaving gel on too long is where problems happen.
No. Only natural tooth structure changes shade. If you have visible dental work in front, we plan the whitening first, then match new work to the brighter shade.
We provide teeth whitening services to patients throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region:
