Teeth Whitening – McKinney, TX
Put Some More Flash in Your Smile
Everyone experiences some staining and discoloration of their teeth over the years. Many people enjoy foods and beverages like coffee, tea, red wine, and berries, but these items are high in pigments and dyes that can become trapped in your enamel. Thankfully, Dr. Steve Cha and the rest of the team at Lake Forest Dental are trained and equipped to provide professional teeth whitening treatments that deliver stellar results. Here’s a brief guide to how our teeth whitening treatments work, but please contact us if you have any questions.
Why Choose Lake Forest Dental for Teeth Whitening?
- Experienced Cosmetic Dentist
- At-Home and In-Office Treatment Options
- Financing Plans Available
Who Is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Teeth chew through a lot of material over the decades, and many items are heavy with pigments and dyes that can stain or discolor the enamel. Stains and discoloration are considered extrinsic if they are located on the surface of a tooth or intrinsic if they are embedded beneath the enamel. Teeth whitening can be a great option for virtually any patient with healthy gums and teeth, and it can also significantly bolster a patient’s confidence, helping them to make stunning first impressions in professional and social situations.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
While there are many brands of teeth whitening products available at stores, using them can often lead to lackluster results or even oral injuries due to user error, poor manufacturing, or a lack of professional supervision. Our professional teeth whitening treatments are customized to meet each patient’s needs and preferences, and they are carefully and safely administered by a qualified dentist. We offer Zoom! teeth whitening treatments to ensure fantastic results.
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
A take-home whitening kit from our office includes a set of customized dental trays and a tube of professional-grade whitening gel. You’ll only have to apply the gel to the trays and wear them for an hour daily for two weeks to achieve remarkable results. Since these kits are customized for your mouth, you won’t have to worry about uneven whitening or the whitening agent irritating the gums like you would with store-bought kits.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
We offer Zoom! teeth whitening treatments that can be completed in about an hour at our office. Dr. Cha will place barriers in your mouth to protect your soft tissues before applying a few layers of concentrated whitening agents and activating them with a special light. This safe and effective treatment can significantly brighten your teeth in a short amount of time, making it great if you have a special event like a job interview or a wedding coming up.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
After having your teeth whitened, you’ll certainly want the results to last for as long as possible. While you can come in for touch-up treatments as needed, you can also take measures to preserve your results. Enjoy white dairy products to help your teeth stay bright and strong while avoiding foods and drinks that are high in stain-causing pigments and dyes. It’s also crucial to maintain a proper oral hygiene regimen at home and visit our office every six months for a checkup and cleaning.