Teeth Whitening

Transform Your Smile with Professional Teeth Whitening

If your teeth appear dull, discolored, or stained, we can help. At Smile Care Dental Group, we use the latest professional-strength whitening systems to give you a smile that's several shades lighter, brighter, and more vibrant.

Improving the appearance of your smile can make a real difference in your confidence and overall quality of life. We skillfully combine the art and science of dentistry to give you teeth that are as beautiful as they are healthy.

Why Choose Professional Whitening?

While you'll find many over-the-counter products in stores and online, professional whitening systems offer important advantages. Our treatments use higher concentrations of whitening ingredients than store-bought products, and they're delivered to your teeth in the safest, most effective, and well-supervised way.

Some over-the-counter products can damage your teeth and soft tissues. They may also be ineffective or problematic if you have sensitive teeth, exposed roots, cavities, broken fillings, cracked teeth, or loose dental work. We'll examine your smile first to make sure whitening is right for you.

Personalized Care for Your Goals

After examining your smile, we'll recommend the best option to achieve your cosmetic goals—either an in-office procedure for immediate results or a customized take-home whitening system for gradual brightening at your convenience.

What Causes Tooth Discoloration?

How white your teeth look depends on how they reflect and scatter light. Several factors can affect tooth color:

• External staining from foods, beverages (coffee, tea, red wine), or tobacco use
• Internal discoloration from genetics, certain medications, tooth decay, restorations, or trauma
• Aging – over time, the outer enamel layer thins and the yellow inner dentin layer becomes more visible

How Teeth Whitening Works

Most professional whitening systems contain either carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide as the active ingredient. These bleaching agents readily permeate the enamel and trigger a chemical reaction that oxidizes discolored molecules, breaking up stains and erasing discoloration.

The concentration of the active ingredient determines the strength, effectiveness, and safety of the whitening system—which is why professional treatments deliver superior results.

Is Teeth Whitening Right for You?

While teeth whitening produces highly satisfying results in most cases, it's important to understand a few considerations:

• Whitening only works on natural teeth—it won't change the color of fillings, crowns, or bridges
• Teeth with yellow tones typically respond best to whitening
• Brown or grayish teeth may respond less well and could require more intensive treatments or alternative cosmetic procedures
• Whitening may not be recommended if you have sensitive teeth, worn enamel, or significant gum disease

We'll take a close look at your smile and advise you honestly whether teeth whitening is right for you, or if another cosmetic procedure might offer healthier, better results.

After Your Whitening Treatment

To maximize your results, especially in the first 48 hours after an in-office treatment, be mindful of what you eat and drink. The ultra-thin protective layer of your tooth that was temporarily affected by the whitening procedure takes a couple of days to reestablish itself.

Protect your results by avoiding deeply colored foods and beverages:

• Coffee, tea, and dark soft drinks
• Red wine
• Berries, grapes, and chocolate
• Other darkly colored foods

We'll give you complete aftercare instructions to help you maintain your beautiful, bright smile for as long as possible.