Why Choose Professional Whitening Over Store-Bought Kits?
Faster, more noticeable results: over-the-counter products can take weeks to show a small change. Professional whitening can brighten your smile by several shades, often in a single visit.
Safer for your teeth and gums: store-bought kits can cause sensitivity and irritate your gums if used incorrectly. Our treatments are supervised by a dental professional, so the whitening agent is applied safely and your gums are protected.
Longer-lasting brightness: professional-grade agents break up stubborn stains in the enamel, so with good care your smile stays brighter for months.
Types of Teeth Whitening We Offer
1. In-office whitening: a noticeably whiter smile in about an hour, using a light-activated professional whitening gel.
2. Custom take-home whitening: we make trays fitted to your teeth so you can apply professional-grade gel evenly at home, on your own schedule.
3. Combination whitening: an in-office treatment followed by custom take-home trays for touch-ups and maintenance.
Step by Step: How Whitening Works
1. Consultation and shade check: we check your dental health, talk about your goals and use a shade guide to record your starting color and set a realistic target.
2. In-office treatment: we protect your gums and lips, then apply a professional-strength whitening gel. A special light activates the gel, and the process is repeated in short intervals to reach your shade.
3. Aftercare: we give you simple instructions to manage any temporary sensitivity and keep your results, including which foods and drinks to limit.
Whitening vs. Other Cosmetic Options
Whitening vs. veneers: whitening improves tooth color. If you also want to correct chips, gaps or minor misalignment, porcelain veneers can reshape and brighten teeth at the same time.
Whitening vs. crowns: whitening is cosmetic and works on natural teeth. Dental crowns are restorations that strengthen and protect a weak, broken or root-canal-treated tooth.
Whitening vs. bonding: cosmetic bonding is an affordable way to repair small chips or gaps. Bonding is matched to your tooth color, while whitening lifts the shade of your whole smile.
Who Is a Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
The best candidates have healthy teeth and gums and want to improve yellow or brown stains from aging, coffee, tea, red wine or smoking. Whitening does not change the color of crowns, veneers or fillings. We will look at your smile to make sure whitening is the right choice. To read more about how whitening works, see the ADA’s whitening resource.
Cost of Teeth Whitening in Elgin, IL
The cost depends on the type of treatment (in-office, take-home or combination), how stained your teeth are and how many sessions you need. We will give you a clear price at your consultation.
Because whitening is cosmetic, dental insurance usually does not cover it. Monthly payment options are available through Cherry and CareCredit.
Why Patients Choose Us for Teeth Whitening
We combine professional whitening systems with a focus on your safety and comfort, and our team offers the full range of cosmetic dentistry, from whitening and veneers to crowns and implant restorations, so your whole smile looks its best.
This page is general information, not medical or dental advice. Please talk with your dentist about your own care.
