Teeth Whitening

 

It is no secret that whiter teeth look healthier and contribute to a more aesthetically beautiful smile. Fortunately, you can achieve a whiter and brighter smile with advanced teeth whitening from our expert dentist Joseph Kim, DDS, at Smile Plant Dental. From laser teeth whitening to take-home trays, you have many available teeth-whitening options to polish up your pearly whites. Call Smile Plant Dental today to make your future appointment.

What is teeth whitening?

Teeth whitening is a cosmetic dental treatment specially designed to remove teeth stains and whiten your teeth. You can effectively whiten your teeth with the help of a take-home whitening kit or an in-office treatment at Smile Plant Dental.

Before any whitening procedure, the first step is typically a teeth cleaning to remove surface stains, tartar, and plaque that might prevent the whitening agent from working properly and making full contact with your teeth.

Why do teeth get stained over time?

Your teeth can become discolored and stained over time due to various outside factors, such as poor dental hygiene, genetics, and trauma. Certain substances can also play a role, including medications, tobacco, and food and beverages like red wine and coffee.

Diseases like tooth decay can also lead to tooth discoloration.

What teeth-whitening treatments can I choose from?

You can choose from various teeth-whitening treatments and methods, such as:

  • Whitening toothpastes

  • In-office laser whitening treatments 

  • Over-the-counter gels

  • Take-home whitening kits and strips

Smile Plant Dental provides in-office laser teeth whitening to help you enhance your smile. Many professional teeth-whitening treatments must be performed under dental supervision in-office. In-office whitening at Smile Plant Dental typically takes about an hour, with instant results.

For a more gradual process, you can opt for professional custom take-home kits. Dr. Kim gives you specific details and instructions on how to use your take-home trays.

How does teeth whitening work?

Most teeth-whitening methods involve using special bleaching chemicals to break up and disperse stains into smaller particles. Your teeth will look whiter because there is less concentration of the stained color.

Laser technology is now especially safe and advanced. With laser teeth whitening, precise wavelengths of laser energy are used to whiten teeth with impressive results. The lasers are typically used along with a special dental hydrogen peroxide or whitening gel.

How do I know which teeth-whitening treatment is right for me?

If you’re not sure about which teeth-whitening treatment to choose, visit Smile Plant Dental. Dr. Kim will discuss your available options and help you determine what is best.

You might want to choose a professional whitening treatment to get the best outcome with deeper-set stains. Professional treatments are well-tolerated, can deliver long-lasting results, and there aren’t any side effects besides some mild tooth sensitivity.

Our experienced and qualified dentist, Dr. Kim will help you achieve a cleaner-looking and whiter, brighter smile.