Teeth Whitening
Over-the-Counter Whitening
There are several types of teeth bleaching that you can try. One option is whitening your teeth at home with over-the-counter products. This can help to brighten your teeth but is typically not usually strong enough to dramatically whiten them. Remember, these products also may not fit your teeth leading to uneven whitening or sensitivity. Another option is to use whitening toothpaste with fluoride to keep your smile white and healthy.
In-Office Whitening
For the most dramatic and effective whitening results, we recommend that patients, schedule a teeth whitening appointment with Dr. Kim. Our professional tooth whitening solutions can transform the appearance of your teeth in a dynamic way. This is partially due to the strength of the solution that we use. Professional grade whitening gel can whiten teeth by eight shades or more vs. around two shades with store-bought solutions. If you are looking for immediate and dramatic results, in-office whitening is a far better option than over-the-counter products.
At-Home Whitening
If you want prescription strength whitening gel with custom fit trays, but you want to whiten your teeth at home, Pecan Tree Family Dentistry recommends whitening trays. This type of procedure is effective and puts patients in control over how white their teeth become and how often they are whitened. First, Dr. Kim takes an impression of the patient’s teeth. This impression is then used to create customized whitening trays in a dental lab. Trays should be worn for a couple of hours every night for a week or more. Once teeth have reached the perfect shade of white, a patient can stop wearing the trays. This portable solution can be taken anywhere, making it possible for people to whiten teeth while on vacation, business trips, or after moving to a new city.