Whitening 20, 30 or 60-Minute
Despite our best efforts, we stain our teeth every single day. It's important to release that stain on a regular basis in order to keep your teeth looking light and bright. Whether you drink coffee, tea, red wine or just finished with orthodontic treatment (braces), 20 or 30-minute whitening can help lift the dark tones from your teeth!
From teens to seniors, our whitening treatment is comfortable and safe.
Whitening is a in-office treatment so there is no hassle for you to deal with!
Patients can expect a 1-3 shade lift depending on the type of stain and whitening time.
Make an appointment and we will take it from there!
(708)301-3444 or use the "request an appointment" option.
Whether using an at home product or having an In-Office Whitening burns can occur. It's important to try to remain still during your In-Office Whitening as movement can cause isolation barriers to change position making them less effective.
Burned Gums from Teeth Whitening
Burned gums from teeth whitening are common. Whitening products with strong chemicals like hydrogen peroxide can irritate your gums and cause redness, swelling, or white, sore spots. If you notice these symptoms after whitening, your gums may have been burned by the gel. Still, there are steps you can take to heal them. Some signs of burned gums include:
- Redness or swelling
- Soreness or pain
- White patches on the gums or lip
- Sensitivity when eating or drinking
What to Do ...?
- Rinse your mouth with water to remove any whitening gel.
- Stop using whitening products until gums heal.
- Apply a cold compress which reduces swelling and soothes pain.
- Contact your tus if he burn is severe or pain persists.
How to Heal Burned Gums from Teeth Whitening?
Healing burned gums from teeth whitening requires time and proper care. Here are some steps to help speed up the healing process:
- Pause whitening treatments until your gums heal; switch to sensitive toothpaste.
- To cleanse and reduce bacteria, rinse with warm salt water 2-3 times a day.
- Apply aloe vera or vitamin E gel gently to soothe the burned area.
- Use a cold compress in 10-15 minute intervals to reduce swelling and numb pain.
- Take over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen for discomfort.
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated; avoid hot, cold, or acidic drinks.
- Eat soft foods like yogurt and soup; avoid hard, crunchy, or spicy foods.
- Brush gently with a soft toothbrush; use an alcohol-free mouthwash.
- Apply healing ointments like oral gels to protect the area.
- Gums should heal in a few days.