Professional Teeth Whitening Solutions
Teeth whitening is easily the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatment we offer at Strohman Dental. Many of those patients who ask about professional teeth whitening have already tried a variety of ineffective store bought teeth whitening strips, gels, toothpastes, and mouthwashes, or the even more dubious DIY whitening “hacks.” We recommend patients consult with our team before attempting any at-home oral health care treatments. If you want to learn more about teeth whitening or other treatment options, contact our friendly team to schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation in our Wichita Falls dental office. We’ll examine your smile and help you determine whether or not teeth whitening is the best cosmetic solution to meet your smile goals.
Causes of Dental Discoloration
Teeth whitening will not be effective for all dental discoloration. That’s why it’s so important for patients to work with professionals to create personalized cosmetic treatment plans. Our team will begin your teeth whitening plan by helping you determine the underlying cause of your tooth discoloration. Some of the common causes of dental discoloration include:
- Consumption of darkly colored foods and drinks
- Smoking or tobacco usage
- Aging or enamel wear revealing the yellow dentin layers of teeth
- Genetically, some people have darker tooth coloring
- Fluorosis and hypermineralization may lead to brighter white spots on teeth
- Consumption of tetracycline medications can lead to dark banding on teeth
The Venus White Pro System
At Strohman Dental, we use the Venus White Pro take-home teeth whitening system. We begin by crafting application trays that fit your specific teeth. Then, we provide professional grade teeth whitening gel. You simply need to wear the application trays with the whitening gel for 45 minutes to an hour. Most patients achieve their desired results after about two weeks of these daily applications. To maintain the flawless results, you’ll need to complete touch up applications a few times each year.
Benefits of Professional Teeth Whitening
Compared with store bought teeth whitening kits and DIY whitening tricks, professional teeth whitening offers a number of benefits, including:
- Predictable results up to ten shades brighter. Unlike treatments performed without a dentist’s recommendation, you know you’ll receive your desired results with professional treatments.
- You are much less likely to unintentionally damage your teeth and soft tissues when you perform teeth whitening treatments with the guidance of a knowledgeable, professional dental team.
- A professional treatment plan can take into account the common side effects of teeth whitening like dental sensitivity. We can include treatments to counteract tooth sensitivity as part of your professional whitening plan.
- You won’t waste time and money on whitening treatments that won’t work for you if your tooth discoloration is not caused by staining.