Teeth Whitening
Are you unsatisfied with the color of your teeth?
Staining can occur for many reasons, including smoking or tobacco use. Your teeth can also become stained by regularly eating certain foods and beverages. Plus, teeth naturally start to darken as you age.
Luckily, visiting our office for a professional whitening treatment can reverse the effects of tooth staining and give you back your dazzling smile. Brilliant, white teeth will make you look healthier and more youthful.
There are many over-the-counter whitening treatments readily available for purchase; however, professional whitening is generally safer and more effective. Applicator trays in over-the-counter kits are intended to be “one size fits all,” which can result in them fitting uncomfortably in your mouth since they aren’t designed specifically for your teeth. Whitening gels included with this type of product can sometimes be too abrasive or can leak because of ill-fitting trays, leading to gum and other soft tissue irritation.
For these reasons, you may want to choose professional whitening instead. The whitening service provided by your dentist may consist of two phases – an in-office whitening session and a customized at-home kit and care plan.
In-Office Whitening
Your dentist will choose whitening gel in the appropriate strength for your case while accounting for factors like your level of sensitivity and your whitening goals. This gel is typically applied using custom-made applicator trays for maximum comfort and also to protect the tissues in your mouth from becoming irritated by the whitening gel. Teeth can be lightened dramatically in only one session.
At-Home Whitening
If you prefer to whiten your teeth at your convenience, your dentist may provide you with a custom at-home whitening kit. Your applicator trays will be made just for you, and the strength of the whitening gel will be chosen to meet your needs. You will be given specific instructions for using it safely.
After this kind of whitening treatment, you will typically be asked to schedule a follow-up visit with our office to check on your progress
Schedule a Consultation Today
Why wait any longer to start toward your perfect smile? Contact your cosmetic dentist today to find out more about whitening services.
Testimonial
This was my first visit to this office and it was great! They explained each step of the process as he did x-rays and cleaning. Overall, I couldn’t ask for a better dental experience,
-Gloria K.
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Dr. Antuan Herriott
Dr. Antuan Herriott was born into a military family in Fort Riley, Kansas. He grew up in Germany and lived in several states before coming home to Sumter, South Carolina. He holds a B.S. in chemistry from Winthrop University and a D.M.D. from the Medical University of South Carolina.
He is not only passionate about providing high-quality dentistry to his patients, but also about getting to know them on a personal level. Dr. Herriott says, "I wanted a profession in the medical field that would allow me to establish long-lasting relationships ...
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