Teeth Whitening – Houston, TX
Brighten Your Smile and Boost Your Confidence
You’re not alone if you feel self-conscious about stubborn stains on your enamel, and you might worry you’ll be judged for your appearance if your teeth are tinted more yellow or brown. You might consider over-the-counter products, but they often contain diluted bleaches that cause sensitivity or deliver inconsistent results.
Thankfully, Dr. Johnson understands that the tone of your teeth can significantly affect your self-esteem and is happy to help brighten your smile and boost your confidence with professional Zoom! teeth whitening services. Continue reading to learn more about this popular cosmetic service!
Why Choose Downtown Houston Dental for Teeth Whitening?
- Professional-Strength Zoom! Whitening Product
- In-Office and Take-Home Treatment Options
- Flexible Financing Available
Who Is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Potentially, anyone who wants to address dental stains or lighten the tone of their teeth can benefit from professional whitening services, but that doesn’t mean they’re the best way to meet everyone’s unique needs.
For example, if the stains on your teeth were caused by exposure to darkly pigmented foods and drinks, they are likelier to respond to topical bleach than ones that seeped into or developed in the lower layer of dentin, which might require veneers or dental bonding instead. You must consult Dr. Johnson so he can examine your mouth to determine the cause and severity of your discoloration and devise an appropriate treatment plan.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Our Houston team understands that patients have unique needs, so we offer two teeth-whitening options and are happy to provide a professional recommendation tailored to your smile goals. Continue reading below to learn more about the different methods.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
Those seeking more immediate results might benefit from in-office treatments. For this procedure, we will apply an ultra-concentrated gel to your teeth, then accelerate the bleaching process with a special ultraviolet light. This can potentially brighten your grin by several shades in a single, hour-long visit, which can be ideal if you have an upcoming occasion and want to look your best.
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
If you prefer to whiten your smile on your own time, you might request one of our convenient take-home kits instead. We include everything you need, including professional-strength gels and custom-fitted applicator trays, to safely achieve the perfect shade from the comfort of your living room. Many patients start to see the desired changes within just 2 weeks of using the product as intended.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
Once you’ve achieved your goal, it’s natural to want to maintain the outcome for as long as possible. However, its lifespan depends significantly on your dental hygiene habits and dietary decisions, but there are several ways you can help preserve the results, including:
- Brushing and flossing twice daily to remove plaque and bacteria that give tinted particles a textured surface to cling to.
- Scheduling periodic touch-up whitening treatments as needed.
- Avoiding common culprits, like coffee, tea, wine, berries, and tomatoes, which are known to cause stains.
- Including more lightly toned or white dairy products, such as yogurt, milk, or cheese, containing calcium in your diet to strengthen your enamel without additional discoloration.
- Visiting Dr. Johnson for a routine dental checkup and cleaning every 6 months so we can monitor your oral health and polish away more recent surface stains.