Teeth Whitening in Nashville, TN
Professional Whitening From the Titans' Cosmetic Dentist
- Prefilled, Ready-to-Wear Trays for Home
- Two Gel Strengths, Including a Gentler Option
- Most Patients See Results in 5 to 10 Days
- Save 10% With Our Dental Savings Plan
badge
Results Like This Can Be Yours
No matter the state of a patient's smile, our Nashville team is here to help and we have a gallery full of patient cases to prove it. Whether you simply desire a bleaching kit for whitening your teeth at home or you're ready to tackle all of the cosmetic concerns that have been impacting your self-confidence for years, we have the solution. Get started today by contacting us.
reviews
The Benefits of Professional Teeth Whitening
Two Convenient Options
We want teeth whitening to conveniently fit into our patients' schedules, so we feature take-home Opalescence Go whitening kits. Dr. Newman also offers in-office teeth whitening at his other Nashville practices, which we can refer you to.
Minimal Discomfort
Our at-home whitening kits come in two different concentrations, which can be helpful for patients with sensitive teeth. You can choose from a 10% or 15% solution.
Noticeable Results
The safe and effective hydrogen peroxide solution in the whitening treatments available at our practice can lighten teeth by several shades, even for patients who have dark stains.
Easy Treatment
Unlike other dental treatments like dental crowns or veneers in Nashville, TN, no tooth alterations are required for whitening. Our whitening products also require no recovery time.
Options for Teeth Whitening
Take-Home Kits
If you have tooth sensitivity or a busy schedule, our take-home whitening kits may be a better dental treatment for you. All patients have to do is pop in the already-prepared trays, let them mold to their smile, and keep them in as directed. Most people will see the results of their teeth whitening in 5-10 days, depending on the concentration of their solution.
In-Office Treatment
Available at Dental Haus Germantown and Gulch Dental Studio. First, a dental hygienist will clean each tooth by removing plaque and debris. A whitening gel is then carefully applied to your enamel. The gel breaks down stains, brightening your enamel in less than an hour. Typically, most Nashville teeth whitening patients can complete their treatment in one appointment.
Our Whitening Is More Effective Than Store-Bought Products
Although a variety of teeth whitening products using carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide are available over the counter, our kits offer more consistent, concentrated care and better results. Our dentist-directed treatments can provide stronger, customized transformations, so that you don't have to get discouraged with:
Whitening Toothpaste
Regular brushing with whitening toothpaste may whiten your teeth after several weeks, but the results won't be as dramatic as professional teeth whitening at our Nashville practice.
Whitening Strips
Whitening strips are a popular option for brightening teeth. Like other over-the-counter options, whitening strips work by bleaching the teeth over several weeks to slightly improve their appearance. Unfortunately, the strips also have the potential to harm beneficial bacteria and damage the gums. Bleaching your teeth with the supervision of a dentist is a safer option.
DIY Whitening Mixtures
DIY hydrogen peroxide and baking soda mixtures can be dangerous to the health of your enamel and gum tissue. With in-office treatment and professional teeth whitening kits, the hydrogen peroxide levels can be adjusted to achieve the level of whitening you desire without negatively affecting your oral health.
Are There Any Risks to Store-Bought Whitening Products?
/
One drawback to over-the-counter whitening products is the lack of professional oversight by a dentist. Without the proper knowledge and application, it can be easy to overuse products and damage your teeth. Our dentist-directed take-home kits offer a safer and gentler way to whiten your smile.
Choose a Team Known for Cosmetic Dentistry
At our Nashville office, teeth whitening is one branch of our most well-known focus: cosmetic dentistry. When you visit Dr. Newman and Dr. Underwood, you'll be working with a team that's renowned for creating beautiful results.
We hold affiliations with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), as well as the American Dental Association (ADA), allowing us to maintain a reputation for beautiful yet healthy dental results.
As the official cosmetic dentist for the Tennessee Titans, Dr. Newman is known for creating stunning smiles.
Hoping to learn more about how we can help our tooth whitening patients achieve brilliant results? Reach out to our Davidson County, TN, office.
Candidates for Teeth Whitening
Generally, anyone who has good oral health and discolored teeth can be a good candidate for teeth whitening treatment; however, there are a few conditions patients need to meet to be considered. Not all stains respond to whitening. If you have intrinsic stains (staining in the deeper tissues of the tooth, often resulting from root canal treatment or tetracycline), you may be a better candidate for a crown or veneer.
The best teeth whitening patients have:
- Healthy gums
- Extrinsic stains
- Realistic expectations
- No infected teeth or tooth decay
- A commitment to using take-home kits properly
- The ability to attend follow-up appointments
At-Home Teeth Whitening Takes Just 5 to 10 Days
Most people will see the results of their tooth whitening in 5 to 10 days, depending on the concentration of their solution. They'll need to put in their trays for about 15 to 20 minutes for the higher-concentrated 15% hydrogen solution, or for 30 to 60 minutes if they're using the lower-concentrated 10% hydrogen peroxide solution.
Either way, our Nashville teeth whitening patients can brighten their enamel from anywhere and at any time.
How Do Take-Home Whitening Kits Work?
While in-office treatment can be a good choice for Nashville teeth whitening patients who want to whiten their smile as quickly as possible, it's not right for everyone. If you prefer the gentleness or convenience of a take-home kit, our Opalescence Go kits are a prime choice.
Dr. Newman has been featured on television several times for his exceptional patient results and positive reputation.
Customizable
Opalescence Go offers patients two different concentration levels, as well as a kosher, vegan, and gluten-free formula. With the different concentrations, patients can benefit from wear times as short as 15 minutes or as long as overnight. With melon and mint flavors, you won't have to dread whitening your teeth every day.
Easy to Use
Opalescence kits come with trays pre-loaded with whitening gel. As a result, all you have to do is open your daily trays, place them in your mouth, and bite down to make them conform to your teeth. Once you're done, you can simply throw them away.
Maintaining Your Whitening Results
No matter how well you keep up with your oral hygiene routine, your teeth whitening results will fade over time due to aging, eating, and drinking. Fortunately, Nashville teeth whitening patients can prolong the effects of their treatment by following these general tips:
Minimize Foods and Drinks That Stain
Some foods and drinks like coffee, tea, and tomato sauce can stain your teeth. We recommend minimizing your intake of these foods if you can and drinking beverages that can stain teeth through a straw. Brushing your teeth after eating foods that stain can also help reduce discoloration.
Don't Smoke
Cigarettes and other tobacco products will stain your teeth, reversing the benefits of your teeth whitening treatment. Patients should quit smoking before whitening their teeth and avoid nicotine products altogether after their bleaching treatment.
Brush With Whitening Toothpaste
Whitening toothpaste can help minimize stains and maintain your dazzling results. Patients should use a soft-bristle toothbrush and floss at least once a day to maintain a smile that's as healthy as it looks.
Receive Touch-Up Whitening Treatments
As the results of your whitening treatment fade with time, you can improve the appearance of your smile with regular in-office visits or take-home whitening kits. By maintaining regular visits to our Nashville office, our dentists can review your overall oral health, too.
Other Ways to Brighten Your Smile
Patients may choose to combine other cosmetic dental procedures with teeth whitening or receive them instead of teeth whitening. These dental procedures can conceal intrinsic stains and may be a better option for some patients:
Combine Your Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures into a Smile Makeover
While whitening your teeth can go a long way toward making your smile more beautiful and healthier-looking, sometimes it just isn't enough. In addition to teeth whitening, our dentistry office has a range of procedures that can be combined into a streamlined smile makeover in Nashville, TN, to comprehensively tackle all of your concerns. Whiten your teeth with a hydrogen peroxide treatment, cover a chipped tooth with dental bonding or a veneer, and cap a broken tooth with a crown. The possibilities are endless.
FAQs About Teeth Whitening
As with any treatment, Nashville patients considering teeth whitening often have a few questions. We've answered a few below, but if we've missed yours, ask away. After all, we're here to educate you and empower you to find the right solution to your cosmetic needs.
Q. When do patients typically choose dental bonding over tooth whitening?
A. Some patients may have stains on one tooth that they want to correct, as opposed to whitening their entire smile. Dental bonding can be an excellent solution for that situation, as it simply refines the shade or shape of a single tooth. If you're not sure which option is right for you, our dentists can guide you through both treatments.
Q. I have sensitive teeth. Can I still try tooth whitening?
A. Yes, even with tooth sensitivity, you can potentially still explore teeth whitening with our Nashville team. That's because we use Opalescence Go, which has a type of tray with a lower concentration of whitening solution to make treatment possible for patients struggling with tooth sensitivity. Their formula also includes fluoride and potassium nitrate to help make your whitening treatment more pleasant.
Q. Do I need to sit for tooth impressions?
A. No, that's part of the beauty of Opalescence Go. Their whitening gel-filled trays can mold to your teeth, as long as you follow the directions correctly. As a result, our Nashville teeth whitening patients won't have to spend extra time in the dentist's chair or wait for their trays to be manufactured.
