Teeth Whitening in Rocky River, OH
Stained teeth are a natural part of aging and can occur because of coffee and tobacco use – or simply from the foods you eat. Having a yellow or stained smile can make you look older than you would like and might even make you feel self-conscious about your appearance.
Many people think that cosmetic treatments might be out of their budget, but professional teeth whitening is one of the most affordable and easiest ways to improve the appearance of your smile. Dr. Linda Canepa offers a variety of professional whitening options to suit our patients’ individual needs.
Professional In-Office Whitening
For patients who want results fast without the hassle of whitening at home, our in-office system offers dramatic results in about an hour. We first place a protective gel over your gums to help eliminate sensitivity. Then we will cover the surfaces of your teeth with a professional strength whitening gel and allow it to sit on your teeth for about twenty minutes. We can repeat the process up to four times per office visit so that you can leave with a significantly whiter smile on the same day!
To maintain your white teeth, you can use custom take-home trays for periodic touch-ups.
Custom Take-Home Teeth Whitening
Our custom professional take-home whitening system is a popular choice if you prefer to whiten your teeth in the comfort of your home, on your time. We will take impressions of your teeth and create custom whitening trays that fit your teeth snugly and hold the gel in place.
We will provide you with enough professional strength whitening gel to get the job done along with instructions that we customize for your unique needs. Our take-home system allows you to achieve excellent results in two to three weeks, depending on how often you whiten your teeth. You can save your trays for occasional touch-ups as they become necessary.
Disposable Professional Whitening Trays
For patients who want the most affordable option or for patients who want to avoid impressions, you might consider our disposable take-home teeth whitening system. Each tray is preloaded with whitening gel and comes with instructions on how long to wear them and how often you should use them.
This system is great for patients who just want to try out whitening without committing to a custom system.
Common Side Effects
Most patients can whiten their teeth safely without any side effects. Some patients experience gum irritation or tooth sensitivity. Often, these side effects will subside with less frequent or shorter duration whitening sessions and are not permanent. Even if you have sensitive teeth, we have options to relieve your symptoms so you can still whiten your teeth and achieve a brighter, more dazzling smile.
Call Us for a Consultation
If you are interested in professional teeth whitening or if you have questions about which system will work best for you, call our Rocky River, OH dental office to schedule an appointment with Linda Rak Canepa, DDS. We look forward to helping you achieve the smile of your dreams.
Frequently Asked Questions
White teeth can make you look younger and project the image of a healthy smile. Having yellow, stained teeth might make you feel self-conscious and cause your teeth to look dirty or give the impression that you don’t brush or floss regularly, even if you do.
We believe that all patients deserve a healthy and beautiful smile. That is why we offer a wide range of professional teeth whitening options at our dental office.
In-Office Professional Whitening
This is the fastest and simplest way to achieve a whiter smile. We will treat your teeth in our office with a professional strength whitening gel and repeat the process several times until your teeth are several shades whiter. You will continue the process and do at-home touch-ups with custom whitening trays.
Custom Take-Home Teeth Whitening
We create custom trays to hold your professional whitening gel. You can whiten your teeth in the comfort of your own home at your pace. This is the option that many of our patients choose because it provides great results and you can retain your custom trays for future touch-ups.
Disposable Whitening Trays
Disposable trays are a convenient and affordable option that allows you to whiten your teeth at home without impressions or having to load your trays at home. Simply pop them in your mouth and dispose of them when you are finished.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr. Linda Rak Canepa DDS
Dr. Canepa is originally from Cleveland, OH and attended St. Louis University for her undergraduate education. She went on to earn her DDS at the Case Western School of Dentistry followed by a residency program at Cleveland Metro Hospital.
As a member of the Spear Study Club, North Coast Implant Study Club, Cleveland Dental Society and American Dental Association, Dr. Canepa stays current on the the latest developments and techniques available in dentistry today. She enjoys the people she meets in her practice and the challenge of the profession. She finds ...
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Types of Whitening Treatments
Everyone wants a white and beautiful smile, which is why there are so many products available that claim to whiten teeth. Yet, professional strength whitening gels will always give you better and longer lasting results than over the counter kits. At Linda Rak Canepa, DDS, we offer several different whitening options to not only give you noticeable results quickly, but to give you the flexibility to choose a treatment that will work best for you.
In-Office Whitening
Our professional, in-office whitening procedure can give you whiter teeth with just one, hour long treatment. In order to reduce sensitivity and discomfort we put a protective gel over your gums before applying the whitening gel to your teeth. Each session lasts for twenty minutes ...