Tooth stains or discoloration are commonly caused by factors like tobacco, coffee, tea, red wine, berries, tomato-based sauces, certain medications, natural aging, and genetics. Regardless of the cause, it’s completely normal to feel self-conscious when your smile is no longer as white as you’d like. If you’re unhappy with the color of your teeth, you may have tried over-the-counter (OTC) whitening products. While some of these products can provide subtle improvements, many people don’t achieve their desired results with these methods.
For a whiter, brighter smile that lasts, professional teeth whitening is the best solution. We now offer various take-home whitening options, including our “Go Trays,” which allow you to whiten your teeth in the comfort of your own home. With these professional-grade whitening trays, you can achieve a brighter smile over time, all while enjoying the convenience of whitening at your own pace.
At CU Dentists, Ltd, we provide various dental implant solutions to restore your smile and enhance dental hygiene at our Champaign, IL, and Rantoul, IL, locations.
Although over-the-counter (OTC) products are generally safe when used as directed, repeated use can lead to gum sensitivity and other complications. In most cases, it can take weeks or even months to notice any significant changes, and the results tend to be minimal. Home remedies like baking soda, activated charcoal, and whitening toothpaste may offer slight brightening, but they can be abrasive, leading to enamel erosion and tooth sensitivity. OTC whitening strips may show temporary results, but they often cause tooth and gum sensitivity, and prolonged use can wear down tooth enamel. Additionally, OTC whitening trays aren’t custom-fit to your mouth, leading to a loose fit that can cause the whitening solution to leak, potentially irritating your gums.
Professional teeth whitening at CU Dentists in Champaign, IL, and Rantoul, IL offers numerous advantages that other methods simply can’t match. Our treatments are designed to help you achieve a brighter, whiter smile safely, quickly, and with long-lasting results. With our professional-grade whitening options, you can avoid the risks associated with over-the-counter products while enjoying more effective and convenient results.
Professional teeth whitening treatments provide many advantages compared to their OTC counterparts. Hydrogen peroxide is the most effective tooth whitening ingredient because it breaks down into water and oxygen, thereby removing stains from the surface of your teeth. Most OTC options only contain 3–4% of hydrogen peroxide, while professional options contain 25–40% of hydrogen peroxide. At CU Dentists we offer clinical strength, at-home bleaching agents that are far more effective and safer than OTC teeth whitening products at reducing tooth stains and discoloration. The great news is most patients don’t experience any tooth or gum sensitivity during or after whitening. Dr. R. Benjamin Scott will help you choose the best teeth whitening to complement your natural smile beauty and monitor your treatment for the most optimal results. After tooth whitening treatment, enjoy brighter, whiter teeth by maintaining a good oral hygiene routine, visiting us for professional cleanings and minimizing consumption of teeth-staining foods and beverages!
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