Teeth Whitening – Garner, NC
Safely Achieve a Bright, Beautiful Smile
Although brushing and flossing twice daily can strengthen your enamel and prevent discoloration, it’s still possible to develop dental stains over time. Repeated exposure to darkly toned foods and drinks can eventually tint your teeth a deeper shade of yellow or brown.
You might feel tempted to try over-the-counter whitening solutions, only to develop sensitivity or achieve inconsistent results. Thankfully, Dr. Samia can help you safely achieve a bright, beautiful smile with professional teeth whitening services. Continue reading to learn more about this popular treatment, and please contact us to request an appointment.
Why Choose Samia Family Dentistry of Garner for Teeth Whitening?
- Offer In-Office and Take-Home Solutions
- Bilingual Team That Speaks English and Spanish
- Flexible Financing Available
Who Is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Potentially, anyone in Garner who isn’t completely happy with the tone of their teeth might benefit from topical whitening, but that doesn’t always mean it’s the best way to meet everyone’s unique needs. You must schedule a consultation with Dr. Samia so he can determine whether you’re a good candidate.
For example, extrinsic stains in the outermost layer of your teeth caused by darkly colored foods tend to respond better to topical bleach than intrinsic blemishes that seeped into or originated in the lower layer of dentin. If we find that this service can’t sufficiently address your concerns, we might recommend another cosmetic procedure, such as placing veneers.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Teeth whitening contains bleach that undergoes a chemical reaction when it encounters deeply pigmented particles clinging to your enamel. This breaks down their size and concentration to brighten your grin.
We offer two treatment options, which are outlined in more detail below:
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
We can send you home with all the supplies you need to achieve reliable, quality results from the comfort of your living room. Our kits include professional-grade gels designed to minimize discomfort and custom-fitted trays for more accurate application. Many patients start to see results within just two weeks of using the products as directed.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
We also offer in-office procedures that can potentially lighten your enamel by several shades in a single appointment. During this procedure, our team applies a very strong gel to your enamel, then accelerates the bleaching process with a special ultraviolet light. This can be ideal for those who want to look their best for an upcoming momentous occasion or event.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
Once you achieve the perfect shade, it’s only natural to want to do everything you can to maintain the results. You can help preserve your cosmetic enhancements by:
- Implementing positive oral hygiene habits. Brushing and flossing twice daily removes plaque and bacteria that give darkly hued particles a surface to cling to.
- Avoiding foods that stain. Minimizing your consumption of common culprits, such as coffee, tea, wine, berries, and tomatoes, can help prevent future discoloration.
- Eating more dairy. Dairy products contain calcium for strong teeth, and many options, such as milk, yogurt, and various cheeses, are lightly toned to help prevent stains.
- Scheduling touch-ups. You might need periodic retreatments to maintain just-the-right shade.
- Attending routine appointments. Visiting us every six months for a standard checkup and cleaning allows us to polish away more recent surface stains that might have developed.