Brighter Smiles Made Simple: Teeth Whitening Trays

Teeth Whitening Trays in Chehalis

If you’re considering whitening your smile, Dr. Roberts recommends simple, custom teeth whitening trays. Our trays will safely and effectively deliver results that last, giving you a photo-op ready smile in time for your big event, first date, or job interview.

Over-the-counter whitening products can only take your smile so far, whereas our trays are custom-made to fit your teeth. The custom fit ensures even application of the whitening gel and overall superior results. Your dentists in Chehalis and Centralia can determine whether this treatment is a good fit for your cosmetic goals.

An Introduction to Teeth Whitening Trays

Teeth whitening trays resemble clear aligners or plastic retainers, but are much more flexible and loose-fitting to ensure full coverage of the whitening gel. We make these trays using impressions of your teeth, so the fit is precise and unique to you.

Our patients should be aware of one important caution: do not use your clear aligners or plastic retainers in place of teeth whitening trays; there is not enough room between them and your teeth for the whitening gel to evenly coat your teeth’s surfaces!

The Teeth Whitening Process

When you come in for a consultation with Dr. Roberts, he will assess your oral health and talk to you about your goals for your smile. If teeth whitening trays would be a good fit, we’ll take impressions of your teeth to make your custom trays. Once the trays are ready, we’ll give them to you along with syringes of professional whitening gel and instructions for using them correctly at home.

From there, it’s up to you. You’ll be wearing the trays for a specific length of time each day over the course of up to two weeks. You may not notice immediate changes, but after a few applications, you’ll start to see the way the gel is gently breaking down stains on your tooth enamel to reveal your whiter, brighter smile.

Why Professional Teeth Whitening Trays?

Aside from the custom fit, there are many benefits to our take-home trays over other whitening options, such as:

Professional-grade whitening gel: the gel you’ll receive from your dentists in Chehalis is stronger and more effective at breaking down stains than the store-bought varieties, which means you’ll start noticing those results after fewer applications.
Convenience: the take-home trays don’t require driving to the dentist multiple times; you can easily work them into your evening or morning routine and watch your smile brighten.
Results that last: after completing your treatment, you can help ensure long-lasting results with good oral hygiene habits and the occasional touch-up later on.
Safety and control: even though you will be completing this treatment at home, you benefit from our professional team’s supervision. You can feel confident that the treatment is safe, and we can make adjustments if needed to get you the best results possible without compromising your enamel or gum tissue.

Am I a Good Candidate?

Most patients whose teeth and gums are healthy are considered excellent candidates for this treatment. In particular, it is ideal for patients with:

Coffee, wine, or tobacco stains
Yellowing or dullness due to age
Mild to moderate discoloration
A desire for a natural-looking whiter smile

If you’re experiencing severe tooth sensitivity, fighting gum disease, or have veneers, tooth-colored crowns, or fillings, we may need to discuss alternative treatment options.

How to Care for Your Teeth Whitening Trays

To maintain your trays, you should rinse them out with cool water after each use, then brush them gently with a soft-bristled toothbrush (don’t use toothpaste on them). Store them in the provided case when not in use and avoid exposing them to heat. While wearing them, avoid clenching your jaws together, as this could damage them. If you take good care of them, you can reuse them for future whitening treatments.