Serving the Jonesboro, AR community
Your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you, especially when you meet them for the first time. How you smile says a lot about you; it is a way to relate to people, make them feel at ease, and show that you are open and friendly. If you are self-conscious about your smile, you might send mixed messages.
Teeth stains are just another part of the normal aging process. After all, we expose our teeth to so many things that cause stains, including dark foods, beverages, and even tobacco.
Over time, those substances lead to dull, discolored, or yellow teeth that give your smile a lackluster appearance. Tobacco-stained teeth are especially unattractive and can dramatically diminish your self-confidence.
Fortunately, at the office of Jonesboro dentist Anthony Bartels, DDS, we offer cosmetic teeth whitening to brighten your smile quickly, affordably, and with brilliant results.
If time is on your side and you want to whiten your teeth at your pace in the comfort of your home, take-home professional teeth whitening treatment will be a great option for you.
We will start by creating custom whitening trays that fit your teeth precisely. When used correctly, they will keep your whitening gel on your teeth and away from your gums, limiting sensitivity. You will place a small dot of the supplied whitening gel in each of the tooth spaces, then wear your trays for the amount of time specified by our dentist.
After just a week or two of regular use, you will see outstanding results! This makes teeth whitening treatment in Jonesboro perfect if you have an upcoming event like a wedding or reunion and want to look
At your consultation, we will talk to you about how long to wear your trays for the best results. Remember, clean teeth always whiten better. If you need a professional teeth cleaning before your whitening treatment is a great time to schedule!
We believe that prevention is the foundation for every healthy smile. That is why we offer Lifetime Teeth Whitening in our Jonesboro, AR dentist's office. If you maintain your regular hygiene appointments, we will reward you with a tube of whitening gel so that you can keep your smile looking as dazzling as it is healthy! It is our way of rewarding your commitment to your oral health.
If you want to whiten your teeth and enjoy a brighter smile, call our Jonesboro dental office today to arrange a whitening consultation. We can't wait to help you achieve the bright, beautiful smile you've been longing for. Check out a couple of our successful teeth whitening cases!
At the office of Anthony Bartels, DDS, we place a big emphasis on prevention because we would prefer to help our patients avoid dental conditions whenever possible. That is why we encourage patients to schedule regular dental exams and cleanings in order to maintain their health.
Professional dental cleanings are important. Even the most diligent brushers and flossers cannot reach every surface of every tooth, and calculus and bacteria collect in those places. When you have a professional dental cleaning, our skilled and gentle hygienists can remove calculus and bacteria from those hard to reach places, allowing you to have a fresh start after your dental cleaning.
For each patient, we recommend a certain recall frequency. For many patients, twice-yearly is sufficient to maintain your health. For other patients who suffer from periodontal disease or have frequent decay, more frequent visits may be beneficial.
Lifetime Whitening is a program designed to reward patients who keep their recommended hygiene appointments at our office. When you make and maintain your hygiene appointments, we reward you with a tube of whitening gel each year to use at home with your custom whitening trays. This ensures that you will have a healthy, white smile all the time. For more information, give us a call!
Teeth whitening can be very safe if done correctly. Cosmetic teeth whitening is a booming business expected to be a $3.8 billion global industry by 2021, according to Technavio. To safely and effectively brighten your smile, you must listen to Dr. Bartels and follow his instructions. If done correctly and safely, teeth whitening can give you a beautiful smile that will brighten any room.
Step One: Talk to Dr. Bartels. Dr. Bartels will evaluate your dental health and address any issues before prescribing a whitening treatment.
Step Two: Make sure it has the ADA Seal of Acceptance. Products with the ADA Seal of Acceptance have been studied and approved by the American Dental Association. However, it is preferable to whiten your teeth under the directions of a dentist.
Step Three: Follow the product’s instructions. To avoid the risk of gum irritation and tooth sensitivity, do not overuse or incorrectly use the product. Follow the product’s exact instructions for application, duration, and the intended frequency of use.
Though teeth whitening is typically safe, there can be minor side effects such as tooth sensitivity and gum irritation. Gum irritation and teeth sensitivity heal on their own.
Gum Irritation
Whether it’s an in-office procedure or take-home whitening trays, treatments prescribed by dentists often contain higher levels of bleaching agents. These bleaching agents include hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide.
When you receive teeth whitening treatments at our Jonesboro, AR dental office, Dr. Bartels will apply a protective gel to your gums for additional gum protection. Dr. Bartels will also provide you with customized whitening trays to fit your unique smile and shield your gums from bleaching agents.
Tooth Sensitivity
Tooth sensitivity is another common side effect of teeth whitening. Tooth sensitivity can occur due to the inflammation of your tooth’s pulp, the concentration of peroxide used, or the intensity of light used. If the sensitivity does not resolve on its own, you can try one or more of the following:
If you want to learn more about teeth whitening treatments, please call our Jonesboro, AR dental office at (870) 932-9911. We look forward to helping you brighten your smile!
If you have reasonably healthy teeth and gums, professional teeth whitening should be fine. However, our cosmetic dentist in Jonesboro, AR, will decide if our teeth whitening is safe based on your oral health.
Things that may influence teeth whitening include restorations, tooth damage, and cavities. In some situations, your dentist may recommend pretreatments first, including professional teeth cleaning to enhance the results of your teeth whitening. Teeth cleaning helps our whitening products better penetrate your tooth enamel to lift away stubborn stains.
While our dentist can approve you for professional teeth whitening, we can’t vouch for store-bought kits and pastes. These products can have harsh or strong ingredients that your dentist would not recommend for your teeth and gums. As a result, you can be left with lingering tooth sensitivity and even enamel damage.
Additionally, store-bought whitening kits may not give you the results you were hoping for. In some cases, the ingredients may be too weak to provide you with a significant result, which can be disappointing.
Professional teeth whitening can rid your teeth of stubborn stains and tooth discoloration. Contact us today to schedule your consultation for a brighter smile.
Dr. Bartels attended Arkansas State University, where he earned a bachelor's of science degree in zoology. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Louisiana State University.
Dr. Bartels is on the Board of Directors at St. Bernard’s Hospice and a staff member of St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center. Dr. Bartels was voted “Best of the Best” by Occasions Magazine and KAIT8 television viewers. He received an award for many years of volunteer service to the Women’s Crisis Center of Northeast Arkansas in 2014, as well as the “Outstanding Young ...
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