What Would People Most Like To Change About Their Smiles?
They desire whiter teeth.
Teeth whitening is the quickest and easiest way to enhance your natural smile and increase your confidence in daily life. It’s a safe and effective method to achieve brighter, healthier-looking teeth. With professional care and guidance, teeth whitening is the best way to see the results you’re after, often leaving you with a noticeably brighter smile after just one visit.
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Why Choose Professional Teeth Whitening?
Everyone’s teeth are different—our age, lifestyle, diet, medications, and more all influence our teeth and gums. A whitening product that works for one person may not be effective for you. In fact, some store-bought products can even damage your gums.
- Tailored to Your Needs: When you visit us for teeth whitening, we take the time to understand what concerns you about your teeth, what you hope to achieve, and your expectations. After a thorough examination of your teeth and gums, we recommend the best whitening treatment for you based on your desired results and oral health.
- Performed by Experts: Our dentists are extensively trained in teeth whitening techniques and products. They are experienced in carrying out the procedure while strictly following safety protocols to ensure your protection.
- Dramatic Improvement: We apply a prescription-strength bleaching solution with the most effective whitening agents to ensure noticeable results.
- Immediate Results: Only professional teeth whitening can achieve visible improvements in as little as one hour.
- Even Whitening: Over-the-counter whitening products often result in uneven whitening, especially whitening strips that miss parts of the tooth. Our dentists ensure that all areas of your teeth, including the contours and angles, are evenly whitened.
- Increased Comfort: Our whitening treatment uses a laser to minimize sensitivity and gum irritation, ensuring a more comfortable experience.
Professional teeth whitening offers several distinct advantages over over-the-counter options:
Only a qualified dentist can determine the safest and most effective whitening procedure for you. Give us a call!
At-Home Whitening Kits
For those who prefer whitening their teeth on their own schedule and in the comfort of home, we provide custom take-home whitening kits.
- Medical-strength whitening gel: The whitening power of our at-home kits is significantly stronger than any over-the-counter option.
- Custom-designed dental trays for superior results: Unlike the standard, one-size-fits-all trays from store kits, our trays are tailored to the exact shape of your teeth. They are crafted to fit securely, ensuring complete and even whitening.
- Professional dental guidance: Our dentist will give you expert advice on how to safely and effectively use the kit to achieve your desired results.
Unlike what you find in stores, our at-home whitening kits gradually enhance enamel brightness over three to four weeks and include:
Experience the benefits of professional-quality whitening with our at-home kits.
When To Whiten?
Teeth whitening will not change the color of crowns, bridges, veneers, or fillings. For this reason, it’s best to whiten your teeth before needing crowns, fillings, or veneers in the near future. This allows the dentist to match your future dental work to the shade of your whitened teeth.
Professional teeth whitening can effectively remove stains and discoloration from both the surface and deeper layers of your teeth.
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Why Teeth Become Stained or Discolored?
Surface Stains: Teeth are covered by a layer of enamel, which is made mostly of minerals. Enamel is incredibly strong and is the hardest substance in your body.
- However, enamel is also porous, meaning it has tiny openings that can absorb substances that cause staining, such as:
- Dark-colored drinks like tea, coffee, wine, sodas, and fruit juices.
- Dark sauces like tomato sauce and soy sauce.
- Sugary drinks and foods.
- Vibrantly colored fruits like berries, cherries, and pomegranates.
- Tobacco products.
- Poor nutrition and lack of proper oral care can also lead to discolored teeth.
Deep Stains: Discoloration can also affect the inner part of the tooth, which lies just beneath the enamel. This area of the tooth is naturally yellow or gray. As we age, the enamel can wear down, allowing the natural color of the inner tooth to become more visible, making teeth appear dull or faded. Medications, illness, and injury can also cause discoloration in the inner part of your teeth.
Top Teeth Whitening Options
Teeth whitening is a highly effective method for lightening the natural color of your teeth without resorting to more invasive procedures like veneers. Whether you choose to have your teeth professionally whitened in-office or carefully follow the instructions for a take-home kit, you can expect visible results with minimal lasting sensitivity.
Professional Whitening Treatment
For most individuals, the best way to whiten teeth is by choosing a professional in-office treatment. During this procedure, a bleaching solution is applied to your teeth using specialized trays. Once the trays are placed, a laser is used to gently heat the solution, activating oxygen molecules that penetrate the enamel to eliminate stains. Laser whitening delivers instant results and may reduce the chances of sensitivity and gum irritation.
Take-Home Teeth Whitening Kit
For those who prefer to whiten their teeth at home, we provide customized take-home whitening kits. These kits come with personalized trays that perfectly match the natural shape of your teeth, ensuring consistent and thorough whitening of the enamel. Unlike over-the-counter kits, our whitening trays are custom-made from impressions of your actual teeth, minimizing the risk of tooth sensitivity and gum irritation. The take-home kits gradually whiten your teeth over the course of three to four weeks.
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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Cost of Professional Teeth Whitening in Laurens
Professional teeth whitening treatments done in-office typically cost between $600 and $1200. If you prefer a more affordable option with professional support, a take-home kit usually ranges from $300 to $600.
Why is there such a big price difference? Here’s a breakdown of the benefits and drawbacks of in-office whitening, take-home kits, and over-the-counter whitening products:
In-Office Whitening
- Done by experienced dental professionals.
- Highly precise, minimizing the risk of gum irritation and lasting sensitivity.
- Stronger and more effective whitening agents are used in the office.
- This is the quickest way to achieve noticeable whitening results.
Take-Home Kit
- Under professional supervision, you’ll use whitening agents that are more powerful than drugstore options.
- Achieve noticeable results in weeks instead of months.
- Custom-made trays fit comfortably, minimize gum irritation, and ensure an even application of the whitening solution.
If you have more questions or would like an accurate quote, give us a call or schedule an appointment today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plaque develops when food and drink particles are not fully removed from your teeth. Over time, plaque hardens into tartar, which can only be removed by a dentist or hygienist. This yellowish buildup can form on or around your teeth if you don’t brush thoroughly or frequently enough.
Teeth whitening is generally safe, but you may experience some sensitivity, especially after your first or second treatment. This sensitivity typically fades over time. It’s important to carefully follow the instructions included with your take-home kit or any over-the-counter products.
Teeth whitening is usually not covered by insurance. It’s a good idea to check with your insurance provider to see if they offer coverage for this treatment. We can provide an estimate for you to submit to your insurance provider.
After whitening, it’s recommended to avoid foods and drinks that could stain your teeth. This includes dark drinks like tea, coffee, red wine, colored soft drinks, and fruit juices, as well as foods such as tomato sauce, curry, soy sauce, red meat, chocolate, and all fruits except bananas.
The duration of whitening results depends on the type of whitening treatment and how well you care for your teeth. Whitening can last anywhere from 6 months to 3 years.
