Rejuvenate Your Smile With Professional Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is a great way to rejuvenate your smile and regain your confidence. Here at South Gate Dental in Leesburg, VA, Dr. Tammy Knapp Heisey offers this cosmetic procedure to her patients—read on to learn more.

What More Is There to Know About Teeth Whitening?

Teeth whitening creates a sparkling, white smile with the use of high-concentration bleaching gels unavailable at drug stores. With the help of these products, your dentist offers two types of professional whitening methods:

• In-Office Teeth Whitening:
  • First, your gums and tooth-root surfaces are covered with a protective barrier.
  • Next, a thin plastic device (called a retractor) holds soft tissue away from your teeth.
  • Then, your Leesburg dentist applies professional-strength hydrogen peroxide gel on your teeth.
  • The gel stays on teeth for about an hour, and when it is removed, your smile will be three-to-eight shades brighter than before.
    
    
• Take-Home Teeth Whitening:
  • First, a mold of your teeth is taken to make two custom plastic mouth trays.
  • Next, at home, you will fill the trays with whitening gel, place then over your teeth, and leave them for about an hour at a time.
  • You may need to repeat until you get the result you want.

So, What Are the Advantages of Each Method?

In-office works faster than over-the-counter whitening products, while take-home kits are advantageous in that you can whiten at your own convenience, depending on your schedule.

Caring for Your Whitened Smile

• Attend biannual oral exams with your Leesburg dentist.
• Maintain a routine of brushing and flossing every day.
• Avoid foods and beverages that stain, including tea and coffee.
• Avoid unhealthy lifestyle habits like smoking.

Need a Consultation?

Want to learn more about teeth whitening from South Gate Dental? Call your Leesburg, VA, dentist, Dr. Tammy Knapp Heisey, at (703) 777-3150 to learn more!