Treatments

Teeth Whitening

At Merrillville Dental Center, teeth whitening removes stains and discoloration from your teeth, giving you a whiter smile that sparkles.

Dental professionals offer a few options for whitening treatments, including at-home solutions or in-office procedures. At-home options often require consistent use over several weeks or longer before any improvement is seen. Professional teeth whitening performed by a dentist yields faster results with a more noticeable change immediately after the procedure is completed.

Professional vs. Home Teeth Whitening

While plenty of over-the-counter whiteners are available, they don’t use the same kind of bleaching agents that your dentist has access to. Instead, these products rely on mild abrasives that physically remove surface stains on the enamel of your teeth. They’ll give you a slight brightening effect but won’t give you the dramatic results you’re looking for. In-office teeth whitening uses hydrogen peroxide to bleach the dentin layer of your teeth. This also allows your cosmetic dentist to change the color of your crowns and fillings to match the rest of your smile. Your teeth are also porous, which allows the gel to penetrate beneath the extrinsic stains on your tooth’s surface. Once the gel has worked its way underneath the tooth, it can lighten its color. Once this is done, the surface stains will be removed with gentle polishing.

The Benefits of Teeth Whitening

There are a lot of health benefits to having white teeth. People with white teeth are more outgoing and more likely to be social than those with yellow or stained teeth. It’s also been shown that people with white teeth feel younger than those with yellow teeth, which makes sense because bright smiles are associated with healthiness and happiness. People with healthy-looking smiles are more attractive and trustworthy than those with yellow or stained teeth.

White teeth also give people more confidence when they smile, laugh, and speak with others. White teeth give people more confidence in job interviews and social situations. People who don’t like how their teeth look may also avoid smiling or laughing in public to hide their teeth from others. This can lead to feelings of self-consciousness and embarrassment about their smile. On the other hand, people with bright, white smiles don’t usually have to worry about other people judging their smiles or laughing at them because of their teeth. This can boost their confidence and make them feel more comfortable around others.

When choosing a treatment that will give you the best results, it’s always best to talk to a professional.

Reviews

Every smile is unique.

Adam King

01:35 04 Mar 23

My wife had told me that this place was an amazing dental office. Went into today with a knocked out tooth. Found out she was right. The whole experience was very pleasant. Everyone involved was amazing! Was treated with respect, professionalism, and genuine empathy for my situation. This will be me and my families " forever" dentist!. Thank you Merriville dental center!!

Jim Johnson

20:02 15 Feb 23

I had my 1 dental implant tooth installed on the implant stud today. I was not sure what to expect, since this was the first time to get an implant.Procedure went great! Implant tooth fit great and feels perfect. So far, I am very satisfied with how everything went and looking forward to getting second implant later this year.I would highly recommend Merrillville Dental Center for dental implants, as well as, any other dental procedure. All staff are great!Sincerely,Jim Johnson

Lauren Nagel

18:52 06 Jan 23

Go here. The best dental experience I’ve had in my adult life. Everyone is so nice and informative. No pressure to get procedures or buy things. I had my first cavity and was scared… the dentist and the hygienist made it so easy and a less scary experience for me

Yvette Loza

19:22 27 Oct 22

I am the type of person who has very high anxiety when it comes to the dentist. The staff at Merrillville Dental Center were so awesome. Very professional and caring, they also use top of the line equipment. Dr. Patel is great aMF explains procedures so thoroughly that it puts you at ease. My previous dentist office did none of that. I highly recommend Merrillville Dental Center for anyone but especially if you have high anxiety when it comes to dental care.

Carter Vusak

01:06 01 Sep 22

Phenomenal care team. Paige was fantastic and explained everything regarding my dental health in exceptional detail. She was extremely thorough and I left feeling confident I had received the best care possible. Anyone looking for a top notch dental office, Merrillville Dental Center is the place to go.