Teeth Whitening

What Would People Most Like to Change About Their Smiles?

The most common desire is whiter teeth.

Teeth whitening is the quickest and simplest way to rejuvenate your natural smile and boost your confidence. It’s a safe, effective treatment that leaves your teeth looking brighter and healthier. Under the care and guidance of professionals, you can achieve the results you’re looking for, with a noticeably brighter smile in just one visit.

Why Choose Professional Teeth Whitening?

We all have unique needs—our age, lifestyle, diet, and medications all affect the appearance of our teeth and gums. What works for one person may not be effective for another, and some store-bought whitening products can even damage your gums.

Professional teeth whitening offers several distinct advantages over over-the-counter products:

Tailored to Your Needs – When you come in for teeth whitening, we take the time to understand what bothers you about the appearance of your teeth and what you hope to achieve. After thoroughly examining your teeth and gums, we recommend the best whitening procedure based on your goals and oral health.
Performed by Experts – Our dentists are specially trained in the latest whitening techniques and products. They know how to perform the procedure safely, ensuring the best results while protecting your gums and teeth.
Dramatic Improvement – We use prescription-strength bleaching solutions that contain the most powerful whitening agents available, giving you dramatic results you can see right away.
Immediate Results – Professional whitening delivers exceptional results in as little as one hour—something no over-the-counter product can match
Even Whitening – Unlike store-bought whitening strips, which often leave uneven results, professional whitening ensures a consistent and even color across all surfaces of your teeth.
Increased Comfort – Our whitening procedure includes the use of a laser to minimize sensitivity and reduce the chance of gum irritation, ensuring a more comfortable experience.

Only a qualified dentist can evaluate your needs and determine the safest, most effective whitening procedure for you. Give us a call today to find out how we can help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted!

At-Home Whitening Kits

For patients who prefer to whiten their teeth on their own schedule and in the comfort of their home, we offer customized take-home whitening kits.

Unlike store-bought products, our at-home whitening kits provide gradual, effective results over three to four weeks and include:

Medical-Strength Whitening Gel – Our at-home kits contain a whitening gel that is significantly stronger than anything you can find at the store, ensuring better and faster results.
Customized Dental Trays for Best Results – Instead of generic one-size-fits-all trays, our kits include custom-made dental trays that are molded to fit the exact shape of your teeth. This ensures more even coverage, providing consistent whitening along the natural contours of your teeth.
Expert Dental Guidance – Our dentist will provide you with detailed instructions on how to use the kit safely and effectively, ensuring you get the best results possible

Try our at-home whitening kits for results that are close to professional-grade and enjoy a brighter smile on your own time.

When to whiten?

As our dentists will tell you, teeth whitening will not change the appearance of crowns, bridges, veneers and fillings. Therefore, we recommend whitening first when crowns, fillings or veneers will be needed in the not-too-distant future. Our dentists can then match the color of later dental work to your whitened teeth.

Professional teeth whitening can remove stains and discoloration from the tooth surface and the area deep within.

Why Teeth Become Stained or Discolored

Surface Stains: Tooth enamel, the outer layer of your teeth, is incredibly strong and made up of minerals. However, it’s also porous, meaning it has tiny holes that can absorb substances that stain your teeth.

Common culprits include:

Dark-colored beverages such as tea, coffee, wine, colas, and fruit juices
Dark sauces like tomato and soy sauce
Sugary foods and drinks
Brightly colored fruits like berries, cherries, and pomegranates
Tobacco products
In addition, poor nutrition and oral hygiene can contribute to discoloration

Deep Stains: Tooth discoloration can also occur in the inner layer of the tooth, just beneath the enamel. This layer is naturally yellow or gray, and as you age, the enamel wears away, allowing the underlying color to show through, making teeth appear dull or dingy. Medications, illness, and injury can also affect the color of the inner portion of your teeth.

Top Teeth Whitening Options

Teeth whitening is an effective way to brighten your smile without the need for more invasive procedures like veneers. Whether you choose professional treatment at our office or use a carefully crafted take-home kit, both options deliver noticeable results with minimal sensitivity.

Professional Whitening Treatment

For most patients, professional in-office whitening provides the most effective and immediate results. During the procedure, a bleaching solution is applied to your teeth using custom trays. A laser is then used to gently heat the solution, activating oxygen molecules that penetrate the enamel to break down stains. This method offers fast results and can help minimize the risk of sensitivity and gum irritation.

Take-Home Teeth Whitening Kit

For those who prefer to whiten their teeth at home, we offer customized take-home whitening kits. These kits come with dental trays specifically molded to fit the unique contours of your teeth, ensuring even coverage and effective whitening. Unlike store-bought options, our trays help reduce the risk of tooth sensitivity and gum irritation. The whitening gel gradually lightens your enamel over the course of 3 to 4 weeks, providing a more comfortable, gradual result.

Cost of Professional Teeth Whitening in Tacoma

Teeth whitening performed by dental professionals in the office typically costs between $600 and $1,200. For a more affordable option, a take-home whitening kit guided by dental professionals usually costs between $300 and $600.

Why Is There Such a Difference in Cost?
Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons of in-office whitening, take-home kits, and over-the-counter options:

In-Office Whitening

Performed by experienced dental professionals for the best results.
Reduces the risk of gum irritation and lasting sensitivity due to precise application.
Uses stronger, more effective whitening agents for faster, more dramatic results.
The fastest whitening option, delivering noticeable improvements in just one visit.

Take-Home Kit

Guided by dental professionals for more effective results than over-the-counter options.
Achieve noticeably whiter teeth in just a few weeks, not months.
Custom-made trays ensure an even application of whitening gel and help reduce the risk of gum irritation.

If you have further questions or would like a more accurate quote, feel free to give us a call or request an appointment today!