Safe and Effective Professional Teeth Whitening
We know what you’re thinking: Why should I visit a dentist in Villa Rica, GA, for teeth-whitening treatments when I can buy whitening strips at the grocery store? Well, you just might be wasting your time and money on store-bought whiteners (and damaging your teeth and gums in the process!).
At Villa Rica Family Dental, Dr. Stacey McDowell provides safe and effective teeth-whitening treatments for patients who want to illuminate their smiles without sacrificing their oral health. If you’re ready to explore professional teeth whitening, then call our compassionate dental team at (770) 459-4131 today.
Why choose professional teeth-whitening treatments?
Store-bought whitening products typically contain no more than 10% of the bleaching agent used to lift stains from the teeth. Professional whiteners, however, can contain up to 40% of the active bleaching agent. This means that over-the-counter whiteners may never deliver the dramatic results you want, no matter how much product you use.
Nevertheless, many patients abuse store-bought whiteners in an attempt to achieve professional results. But, by overusing or abusing over-the-counter whiteners, patients are putting the health of their teeth and gums at risk. Indeed, misusing store-bought teeth whiteners can result in enamel erosion, irritated gum tissue, and extreme tooth sensitivity.
When you choose professional teeth whitening with our dentist in Villa Rica, you’re choosing to safely and cost-effectively brighten your smile for years to come.
What are my teeth-whitening options?
At Villa Rica Family Dental, we offer both in-office and at-home professional teeth-whitening treatments.
In-office Whitening
In-office whitening sessions are perfect for patients who are in a hurry to dramatically brighten their smiles. In just 60 minutes, patients can get a brilliantly luminous smile that’s many shades lighter with our in-house whitening sessions. We recommend in-office whitening treatments to prepare for weddings, vacations, or family photos in a pinch!
At-home Whitening
Take-home whitening kits are great for patients with tooth sensitivity, busy schedules, or both! These convenient at-home kits contain custom-made trays and prescription-strength bleaching gel. Patients simply put the gel in the trays and wear their gel-containing trays for the prescribed amount of time according to their unique treatment plan.
Over the next 10 to 14 days, patients considerably brighten their smiles with results similar to in-office whitening sessions!
Exploring Candidacy
In general, most patients with healthy teeth and gums are ideal candidates for both in-office and take-home whitening treatments. This means patients should have:
- No cavities
- No gum disease
- Sufficient tooth enamel
- Healthy and intact gum tissue
However, patients should consider other factors, such as:
- Dental restorations: Many dental restorations (like dental fillings and porcelain crowns) are resistant to whitening treatments. This means that dental restorations will not lighten alongside your natural teeth, which can result in your natural teeth appearing lighter than your dental restorations.
- Type of stain: Teeth can stain externally and internally. Whitening treatments cannot reach internal stains, so patients may want to explore other cosmetic options to cover intrinsic stains (like dental bonding or porcelain veneers).
- Extreme tooth sensitivity: Professional whitening treatments can worsen tooth sensitivity, making it a less-than-perfect option for patients with thinning tooth enamel. Other treatments (like porcelain veneers or dental bonding) can easily cover stains while effectively strengthening weak teeth.
Professional Teeth Whitening in Villa Rica, GA
If you’re ready to amp up your appearance and get the luminous smile of your dreams, then contact Villa Rica Family Dental today. We’ll gladly help you explore all of your teeth-whitening options at an in-depth consultation. Book yours today by calling our Villa Rica dental office at (770) 459-4131 now!