Many of the patients at our dental office are interested in teeth whitening but often have several questions. Our goal is always to provide patients with the right level of information so they are comfortable making the decision that's right for them.

Teeth Whitening Options in Winter Park

Our dental office in Winter Park offers teeth whitening products exclusive to dental professionals. Over-the-counter products work for some, and we are not against using them safely. However, we utilize products typically 3 to 4 times stronger than standard "over-the-counter" whitening products to achieve the results and speed patients seek.

Is whitening safe for my teeth?

To answer this question, not only in general but also for the specific whitening services we provide in Winter Park – all our teeth whitening consultations require the patient to have a comprehensive dental exam with Dr. Lina Yu. This can be on the same day as the whitening service, but this standard dental checkup allows our Winter Park dentist to focus on several things, including:

If any outstanding or urgent dental care makes it unsafe or uncomfortable
If whitening contrasts too much with previous dental work (dental fillings, veneers, crowns, etc..) and result in undesirable aesthetics
The type of teeth whitening product or approach to managing sensitivity
If the nature of the tooth requires internal whitening instead of traditional topical whitening
Identifying the source cause of any other discoloration or staining

For a typical patient with no outstanding dental work, our teeth whitening products and services are very safe for patient use. However, concerns typically arise for patients with gum disease, exposed roots, cavities, or broken teeth. Additionally, our whitening products are gluten-free, vegan, animal by-product free, and kosher-certified.

Will I have sensitivity when whitening my teeth?

Sensitivity after and during teeth whitening is quite common. However, it is usually very mild ‘zings’ felt and able to be managed by the patient. If you experience sensitivity, it is not a cause for worry. There isn't any harm to the tooth from whitening, and the sensitivity is temporary. Some patients experience more sensitivity than others which can be brought on by the strength of the whitening product or even the flavor (if any) of the products.

For our teeth whitening services in Winter Park, we do offer optional desensitizing gel trays, which can be worn before and after a whitening treatment to help prevent some sensitivity. Another common trick is using sensitive toothpaste before and after the treatment.

Do you use the UV light/laser to whiten my teeth?

Our professional dental services and products do not require the use or aid of any lights or lasers to safely whiten your teeth. Other services may state that the use of the light activates the ingredients or accelerates the teeth whitening. However, our dental office teeth whitening is safe and effective without the need or the risk of a high-powered light.

Can I whiten my teeth if I have veneers, crowns, or fillings?

While teeth whitening products can not whiten dental restorations like veneers, crowns, or fillings – we can provide a cosmetic dentistry consultation to provide the best set of options to achieve a brighter smile. This may often be teeth whitening before dental treatment to fix cavities, chipped teeth, or replacements of old fillings – to have your restorations match your whiter teeth. Additionally, some patients with veneers, crowns, or other dental work may be looking to whiten their natural teeth, which had started to darken with time, to match the restorations for an evenly white smile.