COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Professional Teeth Whitening for a Brighter Smile

Professional teeth whitening can help reduce the appearance of common stains and discoloration to create a brighter, more refreshed smile. Our dentists can help determine whether whitening is appropriate for your teeth and cosmetic goals.

ABOUT TEETH WHITENING

What Is Professional Teeth Whitening?

Professional teeth whitening uses dental-grade whitening products to help reduce stains and discoloration on natural teeth. Treatment is designed to improve tooth brightness while being monitored by a dental professional.

Whitening may be helpful for staining caused by foods, beverages, tobacco use, or normal changes in tooth color over time. Some types of discoloration may respond better than others, so your dentist will evaluate your teeth before recommending treatment.

  • Surface staining from coffee, tea, wine, or certain foods
  • Yellowing or darkening that develops over time
  • Staining related to tobacco use
  • Patients looking for a brighter overall smile

THE WHITENING PROCESS

How Professional Teeth Whitening Works

Your dentist will evaluate your smile and recommend a whitening approach based on your teeth, goals, and existing dental work.

Smile Evaluation

Your dentist reviews your teeth, existing restorations, and the type of discoloration to determine whether whitening is appropriate.

Whitening Treatment

Professional whitening material is applied according to the recommended treatment plan to help lighten stains on natural teeth.

Review & Maintenance

Your dentist reviews the results and may provide guidance on maintaining your brighter smile and limiting future staining.

BENEFITS OF TEETH WHITENING

Why Patients Choose Professional Teeth Whitening

Professional teeth whitening can help reduce common stains and discoloration to create a brighter, more refreshed smile under the guidance of a dental professional.

Brighten Your Smile

Helps reduce the appearance of common staining and discoloration.

Professional Supervision

Treatment is recommended and monitored by a dental professional.

More Even Results

Professional whitening can help create a more consistent appearance across natural teeth.

A Simple Cosmetic Option

Whitening is a relatively straightforward way to improve the appearance of your smile without changing tooth shape.

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Things to Consider Before Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening can be an effective cosmetic treatment, but results vary depending on the type of staining, your natural tooth color, and any existing dental restorations.

Existing Restorations Will Not Whiten
Crowns, veneers, fillings, and other tooth-colored restorations generally do not change color with whitening.

Temporary Sensitivity May Occur
Some patients experience temporary tooth or gum sensitivity during or after whitening.

Results Vary
The amount of whitening achieved depends on the type and severity of discoloration.

Maintenance May Be Needed
Diet, habits, and normal aging can cause staining to return over time.

RELATED COSMETIC TREATMENTS

Explore Other Ways to Improve Your Smile

Depending on your goals, your dentist may recommend veneers or another cosmetic treatment to help improve the appearance of your smile.

Dental Veneers

Thin, custom-made shells can improve the appearance of chipped, discolored, worn, unevenly shaped, or slightly spaced teeth.

Dental Bonding

Tooth-colored bonding material can be used to improve the appearance of small chips, gaps, or minor shape concerns.

Gum Contouring

Gum contouring can reshape an uneven or excessive gumline to create a more balanced relationship between the teeth and gums.

Ready for a Brighter Smile?

Schedule a consultation with our team to find out whether professional teeth whitening may be right for you.