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Dr. James Kim offers in-office and take-home teeth whitening that is safe, effective, and guaranteed to make your smile gleam!

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Teeth Whitening in Wausau, WI

As time passes, you have probably noticed your teeth becoming yellower. While smoking cigarettes and eating staining foods and drinks are often the culprit, sometimes yellow teeth are simply a part of the aging process. Whatever the reason behind the yellowing of your teeth, you don’t have to put up with it. Professional teeth whitening can put the sparkle back into your smile and help you look your best.

At our Wausau dental office, we offer both in-office and take-home bleaching solutions so you can choose the option that best meets your needs and your lifestyle. If you have a special event coming up that you want to improve your appearance for, in-office teeth whitening is a great way to get your teeth considerably whiter in a very short amount of time. If you have a bit more time and would like to save money, consider a customized, professional take-home teeth whitening kit.

In-Office Teeth Whitening

Many of our patients like the speed and convenience of in-office teeth bleaching. The high concentration of the gel and the personalized service give you impressive results in just a single session.

Before your whitening treatment, Dr. Kim will examine your teeth and perform a cleaning to help ensure even and attractive results. When it’s time to whiten, we will apply the whitening gel to your teeth and then use a special light to activate the bleaching ingredient. After the recommended amount of time, we will remove the whitening product from your teeth. We will then discuss your results with you and decide whether we should whiten further. We will also discuss your maintenance options.

Take-Home Teeth Whitening

If you’d prefer to bleach your teeth in the comfort of your home, we will create a customized treatment plan for you, complete with trays that are created specifically to fit your mouth. This allows the whitening gel to come into contact with all the surfaces of your teeth evenly and prevents the product from irritating soft tissue like your gums, tongue, and lips.

Our patients often wonder what the difference is between the kits that you can buy in a drugstore and whitening kits that are only available through a dentist. The differences are actually quite significant:

Drugstore kits are designed to be one-size-fits-all while our professional kits are customized to fit you perfectly.
The concentration of whitening ingredient is higher in professional kits, which means you get better and faster results.
Professional kits, like Zoom II, include a desensitizing agent to make whitening your teeth comfortable – even for people with sensitive teeth.
When you choose a professional kit, you can rest easily knowing that if you have any questions, the dentist you trust is only a phone call away.
We will work with you to find the whitening treatment that will best meet your needs and monitor your progress to make sure your bleaching is performed safely and that you are getting the results you want.

Contact Our Dentist Office in Wausau, WI Today

To learn more about professional teeth whitening, please contact our dentist office to schedule your free consultation with Wausau dentist Dr. James Kim. Make sure to take advantage of our teeth whitening special!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is teeth whitening?

Teeth whitening, as the name implies, is a procedure or process by which discolored or yellowed teeth can be made whiter. It can be done by dental professionals at a dental office or using a dentist-supervised at-home system.

Professional teeth-whitening products, unlike over-the-counter products, target the set-in stains trapped beneath the enamel. The system is customized specifically for your needs, whether you are planning to whiten at our office or at home. If you whiten at home, we will create trays from an impression of your teeth, which helps you to get the very best results. Customized trays keep the product in contact with your teeth for the full amount of time and away from sensitive soft tissues like your gums or your lips.

Although it is possible to purchase teeth whitening kits on your own, for the best results, it is highly recommended that a cosmetic dentist custom-fit your whitening system. Additionally, we also recommend a cleaning before your professional whitening. When your teeth are free of plaque and tartar build-up, the whitening product can come into more even contact with your enamel for excellent results.

If you are frustrated by the current shade of your teeth and would like to roll back the clock on

your stains, please call our office today to schedule a whitening consultation with Dr. Kim!

What causes teeth to become discolored?

Have you noticed that your smile just isn’t as bright as it used to be?

Several factors can cause teeth to become discolored:

Using tobacco (cigarettes or smokeless tobacco) or drinking a lot of coffee or tea can stain teeth over time.
Certain medications may affect tooth color if they are taken while the teeth are still developing.
Too much fluoride intake can cause discoloration, a condition called fluorosis.
Discoloration is also a normal process associated with aging. As tooth enamel wears down naturally over time, teeth become duller and less white.

The good news is that you don’t have to deal with a dull smile that ages your appearance.

If you are unhappy with the appearance or shade of your teeth, give us a call to schedule your free consultation with Dr. Kim. We have options ranging from teeth whitening to dental veneers that can put the sparkle back into your smile.

During your consultation, Dr. Kim will examine your teeth and discuss your goals and your habits with you to determine the best way to solve the problem. Often, a professional teeth whitening treatment is all it takes to significantly improve the brightness of your smile. Certain types of stains, however, are more difficult to remove. Porcelain crowns or veneers can conceal the discoloration and restore your beautiful, youthful smile!

Do you recommend over-the-counter teeth bleaching kits?

Although over-the-counter teeth whitening kits are cheaper than professional whitening procedures and promise the same results, we cannot recommend them for a number of reasons:

The concentration of the bleaching ingredient is much lower, which can give you uneven results. Your whitening treatment will also take considerably longer, which can cause sensitivity for many people.
These products do not allow the customization available with professional whitening products. We provide you with customized trays made from actual models of your own teeth!
Using the kits improperly or for too long can cause damage to your enamel.
The product can be highly irritating if it gets on your soft tissues, such as your lips, teeth, or gums.

When you choose professional whitening, you can count on getting good results. We will monitor you throughout your process to make sure your whitening treatment is going well and you are getting the results you want.

We also recommend a professional cleaning before your whitening treatment. This will help make sure that no plaque or tartar is in the way, which can lead to uneven results.

If you have questions or concerns at any time during your whitening process, feel free to call our office! We are here to help (yet another advantage of professional teeth whitening services!).

Meet Our Doctor:

James S. Kim DDS

Dr. James S. Kim received his Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University of Chicago and his DDS from the prestigious University of Illinois College of Dentistry, also in Chicago. He has maintained a private practice in Wausau with an emphasis in family, cosmetic, implant, and sedation dentistry since 2000.

Dr. Kim is committed to staying current in the dental field, attending 150-200 hours of continuing education per year. Additionally, he has trained with some of the best clinicians in the world such as Dr. Frank Spear at The Seattle Institute ...

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