Teeth Whitening Treatment

Why Choose Professional Teeth Whitening?

A bright, white smile is one of the first things people notice about you. Professional teeth whitening can boost your confidence, make you look younger, and help you make a positive impression. Whether you have staining from coffee, tea, red wine, smoking, or just natural aging, our in-office whitening system can safely and effectively lighten your teeth up to 8 shades in a single visit.

Common Causes of Tooth Discoloration

Teeth staining happens for many reasons:

• Dark beverages like coffee, tea, and red wine
• Tobacco and smoking
• Natural aging (tooth enamel becomes thinner over time)
• Medication side effects (like tetracycline antibiotics taken during childhood)
• Poor oral hygiene and tartar buildup
• Injury or trauma to the tooth
• High fluoride exposure

The Philips Zoom! Whitening System

We use the professional-grade Philips Zoom! whitening system, one of the most advanced and trusted in-office whitening treatments available. The procedure takes about 90 minutes and uses a specialized gel activated by a safe blue light to brighten your teeth. Most patients see results of up to 8 shades whiter in a single session—results that professional take-home trays would take weeks to achieve.

What to Expect During Your Whitening Visit

Before the procedure: We'll start with a shade assessment to document your starting tooth color, then protect your gums and lips with a barrier. A quick polish removes surface debris.

During whitening: We apply the Philips Zoom whitening gel to your teeth and activate it with the blue light for 15-minute cycles. Most treatments use three cycles with gel reapplication between each.

After the procedure: We apply a fluoride treatment to help with sensitivity and give your teeth time to cool and fully set. You'll immediately notice the difference—and results continue to improve for 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most patients see results of 6-8 shades whiter in a single session. The exact amount depends on your starting shade and how porous your enamel is. We'll show you the shade scale so you know what to expect.

Results typically last 1-3 years, depending on your habits. If you drink a lot of coffee, tea, or wine, or if you smoke, results may fade faster. Touch-up treatments are quick and affordable to maintain your bright smile.

Yes! If you have sensitive teeth, we have options to help. We can use a desensitizing gel before and after whitening, or space out the treatment cycles. Professional whitening is actually safer than many over-the-counter products because we control the strength and application.

Professional whitening only works on natural tooth structure. If you have fillings or crowns, they won't whiten. If you're considering whitening, we may recommend doing it before any new restorative work so your dentist can match the final shade.