Tooth Whitening
Dull, discolored teeth can make even the most beautiful smile seem lack-luster. Staining can be deep and dark or it may just be the everyday results of eating strongly pigmented foods. Either way, many people are interested in tooth whitening to brighten their smiles. Dr. Kleive can help you have the dazzling smile that you desire.
Professional Whitening
While there are many over-the-counter products on the market for you to use at home, the safest and most effective way to brighten your smile is with the use of professional whitening products and professional guidance and support.
Patient Before and After: Tooth Whitening
Causes of Staining
The underlying cause of staining will play a large role in determining the most effective whitening option for your teeth. Causes of tooth discoloration include:
- Drinking pigmented beverages such as black tea, coffee, and red wine
- Eating staining foods such as dark berries
- Tobacco use
- Certain medications
- Excessive fluoride
- Dental trauma
- Metal fillings
Whitening Options
Our in-office whitening procedure is the fastest, most effective choice for most people. In as little over an hour you can have a brilliant, healthy-looking smile.
If you would rather whiten your teeth gradually and prefer to do it in the comfort of your own home, you may benefit from our Opalescence take-home kits. Less dramatic than in-office treatment, these kits will whiten your teeth by at least two to three shades, and usually more. The entire process will take seven to ten days.
Alternatives to Tooth Whitening
Based on his extensive experience, Dr. Kleive can assess approximately how white your teeth can become. Sometimes tooth whitening is not the best option, but that does not mean that you cannot have a brilliant smile. Dr. Kleive can provide other options including polishing to remove a stain or porcelain veneers to cover resistant stains.
Whitening Before Restorations
If you are planning to have porcelain restorations such as fillings or veneers on some, but not all of your teeth, Dr. Kleive can whiten your teeth first and then match the color of your restorations to that shade, for a more dazzling end result.
Please read our Tooth Whitening Questions and see the results for yourself in our Smile Gallery.
Your new smile is just a phone call away. Please contact us today to schedule your free initial consultation and find out how you can have the brilliant smile of your youth in the St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota area.
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