Stained, yellow, or dull teeth are common as you age and after years of indulging in coffee, wine, tea, and other enamel-staining substances. Brushing and flossing your teeth can repel tooth stains, but it’s not enough to preserve your smile’s natural whiteness. Fortunately, stained teeth don’t have to stay that way.

Robert L. Holloway, DDS, offers professional dental whitening treatments in Noblesville, Indiana, to brighten teeth and leave you with a happier, healthier appearance. Dr. Robert Holloway and his team also offer at-home teeth whitening trays that effectively remove stains, transforming your smile without causing sensitivity.

What you need to know about teeth whitening trays

Several teeth whitening methods exist, including in-office teeth whitening and over-the-counter whitening pens and pastes. Dr. Holloway uses custom-made whitening trays to brighten your smile. Keep reading to learn more about this teeth whitening system.

1. The trays are custom-fitted: Unlike generic trays or kits in your nearest drugstore, our whitening trays are custom-made using bite impressions taken during an in-office consultation. When your trays are created specifically for your smile, they fit snugly to allow for consistent and effective application of the whitening formulas. The trays also “hug” your teeth tightly to prevent leakage into unwanted areas.
2. How to use the tray: When you come to our office, we’ll demonstrate how to use your whitening kit for maximum results. The whitening trays are pre-filled with medical-grade whitening gels to blast away even the toughest stains. Always brush and floss your teeth before wearing your trays. This removes plaque, which can reduce the potency of the whitening agents.
3. The length of wearing: Although it depends on the patient, you should wear trays for 1-2 hours to brighten your smile. Wearing the aligners for too long can damage your enamel, while a short-time use may delay your results. Our dentist will guide you on how long you should wear your aligners for the best results.
4. Treatment timeline: Many patients get noticeable results after 10-14 days, although severely stained teeth may need a few more days. Unlike store-bought products that may take weeks or months to show average outcomes, professional whitening trays deliver dramatic results quickly.
5. Reduced sensitivity: Whitening trays allow for gradual whitening over several sessions. This slower approach minimizes the risk of sensitivity compared to more aggressive treatments like in-office whitening procedures. Besides, the trays fit snugly around your teeth, providing consistent coverage and minimizing the risk of overexposure in any one area.
6. Keep your trays for future reuse: One of the biggest perks of whitening trays is their future usability. This way, you can always refresh your results to maintain your smile’s glow.

Ready to restore your smile’s sparkle?

With professional teeth whitening, you don’t have to live with discolored teeth or wait forever for OTC products to show average results. Call Robert L. Holloway, DDS, at (317) 672-0950 to brighten your smile with an effective method that fits your busy lifestyle.

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