While over-the-counter whitening products are widely available, professional tooth whitening offers significant advantages:
Our professional approach ensures you achieve the brightest smile possible while maintaining optimal oral health.
A brilliant, white smile can significantly boost your confidence and leave a lasting impression. At McCullum Orthodontics, we understand that straight teeth are just one component of a beautiful smile. That’s why we offer professional tooth whitening services to complement your orthodontic treatment and enhance your overall smile transformation.
Dr. Heather McCullum combines her orthodontic expertise with advanced whitening techniques to provide safe, effective results that make your newly aligned smile truly shine.
Our custom take-home whitening kits provide professional-grade results with the convenience of whitening on your schedule. Each kit includes custom-fitted trays created from precise impressions of your teeth, professional-strength whitening gel unavailable in stores, detailed instructions for achieving optimal results, and follow-up care to ensure your satisfaction. Many patients appreciate the flexibility of gradually whitening their teeth at home while still achieving professional results.
Completing orthodontic treatment is the perfect time to consider tooth whitening. After your braces are removed or you finish your clear aligner treatment, professional whitening can address any minor discoloration that may have occurred during treatment, highlight the beautiful alignment you've achieved, provide a complete smile transformation, and give you added confidence as you show off your new smile.
Tooth discoloration can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause helps determine the most effective whitening approach.
Surface stains caused by foods, beverages, and lifestyle factors respond well to professional whitening. Common causes include coffee, tea, and red wine consumption, tobacco use, certain fruits and sauces with high pigmentation, and poor oral hygiene.
Discoloration within the tooth structure may require more intensive whitening approaches. These deeper stains can result from certain medications taken during tooth development, excessive fluoride exposure during childhood, trauma to developing teeth, and natural aging processes.
Dr. McCullum will evaluate your specific type of discoloration to recommend the most effective whitening protocol.
We commonly collaborate with other healthcare professionals to offer specialized care for complex dental cases and are committed to providing the best for your patients.
Professional teeth whitening at McCullum Orthodontics is priced competitively. The exact cost depends on the whitening method selected. We'll discuss all pricing during your consultation and can apply whitening to your existing treatment plan if you're also an orthodontic patient.
Professional whitening results typically last 6 months to 2 years, depending on your diet, oral hygiene habits, and lifestyle factors like coffee or wine consumption. Touch-up treatments every 6 to 12 months can help maintain your bright smile long-term.
We generally recommend waiting until after your braces are removed to whiten your teeth. This ensures even whitening coverage across your entire tooth surface. Many patients choose to whiten right after completing their orthodontic treatment for a complete smile transformation.
Some patients experience temporary sensitivity during or after whitening, but it typically resolves within a day or two. Dr. McCullum takes precautions to minimize sensitivity, including using professional-grade products and customizing the treatment to your comfort level.
McCullum Orthodontics is conveniently located in Jeffersonville, Indiana, serving patients throughout southern Indiana and the greater Louisville area.
