Teeth Whitening

Are you unhappy with tooth staining or discoloration that detracts from your beautiful smile?

Staining can occur for many reasons, including smoking or tobacco use. Your teeth can also become stained by certain foods and beverages, including red wine, coffee, and tomato sauce. The aging process is another factor that causes our teeth to take on a dull or yellowish appearance.

Fortunately, professional teeth whitening treatment at our dental office can eliminate tooth stains and provide brilliant results that give you a brighter, more youthful-looking facial appearance.

Many over-the-counter whitening treatments are available today; however, professional whitening is generally considered safer and more effective. Whitening trays in over-the-counter kits are “one size fits all,” which often results in an improper fit and less consistent results. Also, store-bought whitening gels can be too abrasive or leak because of ill-fitting trays, which leads to gum and soft tissue irritation.

For these reasons, we recommend that you consider professional teeth whitening treatment instead. The whitening options our dentist provides are an in-office treatment for fast, dramatic results or a customized tray and gel for at-home use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What about over-the-counter teeth whitening kits?

While the whitening kits you can find at your local drugstore cost less than professional kits, the truth is that this is a case where you get what you pay for. Drugstore whitening kits are designed to be "one size fits all," which often translates to "one size fits none." The strengths are much lower than what you can get in a professional kit, meaning that you must use the product for a longer period of time and are still unlikely to get the results you can find in a professional product. Additionally, your results are not being monitored by the dentist you know and trust.

In-Office Whitening

Your dentist will choose whitening gel in the appropriate strength for your case while accounting for your level of sensitivity and your whitening goals. We protect your gums and carefully apply the prescription-strength whitening gel to your teeth. We then clean off the gel, check the results, and repeat the process until we achieve your desired brightness level. The entire process takes about an hour.

At-Home Whitening

If you prefer to whiten your teeth at your convenience, our dentist will take impressions of your teeth to create custom whitening trays. We will also provide professional-strength whitening gel prescribed for your specific needs. Before you leave our dental office with your custom take-home whitening kit, we will give you instructions for using it safely.

After whitening for about two weeks at home, we recommend that you schedule a follow-up visit with our office to check on your progress.

Schedule a Consultation Today

Today is the perfect day to take your first step toward a brighter, whiter smile. Contact our cosmetic dentist today to learn more about our teeth whitening services.

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Dr. Connie Onik

Dr. Connie Onik has been practicing dentistry since 2003, bringing over two decades of experience and genuine passion for patient care to her hometown of Frankfort. After previously owning a dental practice further from home, Dr. Onik purchased Onik Family Dental in 2021, allowing her to serve her community while staying close to what matters most, her family and the place she calls home.

Dr. Onik earned her Bachelor of Arts from Washington University in St. Louis in 1999, initially studying biomedical engineering. However, she soon realized she needed more personal ...

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Teeth Whitening Technology

Philips Zoom Whitening

With this advanced in-office teeth whitening lamp by Phillips Zoom, we can provide our patients with top-notch teeth whitening services. This lamp helps to remove tough stains and speeds the teeth whitening process, offering patients dramatic results in a short amount of time. With this technology, we can offer our patients safe and effective in-office teeth whitening services with dazzling results in just one visit.

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