Take-Home Teeth Whitening in Chicago, IL

What the take-home teeth whitening kit at AAP Dental includes

The take-home teeth whitening kit at AAP Dental includes an examination, impressions or a scan for custom trays, the trays themselves, professional whitening gel, and written easy-to-follow instructions for whitening at home over 1 to 2 weeks.

• Examination: the dentist checks for decay, cracks, and gum recession, because gel on an open cavity causes sharp pain.
• Custom trays: trays molded to your teeth hold the gel against the enamel and off the gums, unlike one-size strips.
• Professional gel: carbamide peroxide at a concentration higher than store products, dispensed in syringes.
• Instructions: wear time per day, number of days, and how to manage sensitivity.
• Follow-up: the team checks the shade change and answers questions by phone or at your next cleaning.

Take-home teeth whitening cost: the $199 offer

Take-home teeth whitening at AAP Dental costs $199 as a published special, and some restrictions apply, so call (773) 763-3600 to confirm current availability and what the offer includes. Whitening is cosmetic, and insurance plans do not cover it; CareCredit and flexible payment plans are accepted.

The $199 kit costs less than in-office whitening because the gel is applied by you at home over 1 to 2 weeks rather than by the dental team in a 60 to 90 minute chair appointment. Review the new patient specials page for the offer terms.

What take-home teeth whitening treats and the results to expect

Take-home teeth whitening treats yellow and brown surface stain from coffee, tea, red wine, tobacco, and age, and most patients see a change of several shades within 7 to 14 days. Results last 1 to 3 years, because new stain builds up at the rate you consume staining foods, and a 2 to 3 day touch-up with leftover gel restores the shade.

• Yellow stain responds fastest, often within the first week.
• Gray stain and tetracycline discoloration lighten more slowly and are better treated with porcelain veneers.
• Crowns, veneers, bonding, and fillings do not change shade, so existing restorations are matched or replaced after whitening.
• Results are the same shade range as in-office whitening when the full course is completed.

Who take-home teeth whitening is for

Take-home teeth whitening suits adults with healthy teeth and gums and stain in the enamel. Whitening is not recommended during pregnancy or nursing, for children under 16, for patients with untreated decay or gum disease, or for teeth that are already sensitive, because peroxide passes through enamel and irritates the nerve.

Patients with cavities are treated with tooth-colored fillings first, and patients with heavy tartar start with a dental cleaning, because gel cannot whiten enamel covered by tartar.

How to use the take-home teeth whitening kit

1. Brush and floss, then dry the teeth.
2. Place a small dot of gel, about the size of a grain of rice, in each tooth pocket of the tray.
3. Seat the tray and wipe away any gel that reaches the gums.
4. Wear the tray 30 to 60 minutes a day, or as the instructions specify, for 7 to 14 days.
5. Remove the tray, rinse it with cool water, and brush away residual gel.
6. Skip a day if sensitivity appears, and use a sensitivity toothpaste during the course.

Avoid coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco for 48 hours after each session, because freshly whitened enamel absorbs stain faster.

Take-home teeth whitening vs in-office whitening vs whitening strips

Take-home teeth whitening differs from in-office whitening by pace and cost: the take-home kit lightens teeth over 1 to 2 weeks at $199, while in-office whitening lightens teeth in one 60 to 90 minute visit at a higher fee. Both outperform drugstore strips because the gel is stronger and the custom tray keeps it on the enamel.

Why choose AAP Dental for take-home teeth whitening in Chicago

• The $199 take-home whitening offer is published by AAP Dental, with restrictions confirmed by phone.
• The dentist examines the teeth before dispensing gel, so cavities and recession are treated first.
• Trays are custom molded at the Harlem Avenue office, and the kit is combined with a $49 new patient examination and cleaning for new patients.
• Saturday hours until 4:00 PM make the tray impression visit easy to schedule.

Take-home teeth whitening near Harlem Avenue: location and hours

AAP Dental Group sits at 5037 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656, at the corner of Harlem Avenue and Foster Avenue on the Northwest Side. Patients come from Norwood Park, Harwood Heights, Norridge, Edison Park, and Park Ridge, all within 15 minutes of the office. Weekday hours at AAP Dental run Monday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Wednesday 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and Thursday and Friday 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Saturday hours run 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and the office closes on Sunday.

Take-Home Teeth Whitening questions

Take-Home Teeth Whitening patients at AAP Dental Group ask these 5 questions most often, and each answer below is the dentist’s short reply.