Teeth Whitening

Over time, your smile’s brightness can fade and stain due to aging, lifestyle choices like the foods you eat, and tobacco use. If you feel self-conscious about sharing a smile, it might be time to consider a professional teeth whitening treatment at our Friendswood, TX, dental office. 

How Professional Teeth Whitening Works

Teeth whitening at Dr. Klavy's dental office is a simple process that can create a significantly brighter smile in as little as an hour. Professional-strength bleaching gel lifts stains from tooth enamel to reveal the whiter, youthful-looking smile you thought you'd lost. With our expert guidance, you can expect more immediate and pronounced results than store-bought whitening options.

What Causes Tooth Staining and Discoloration?

There are two types of tooth staining: intrinsic and extrinsic. Extrinsic stains lie on tooth surfaces and can be caused by: 

• Richly-pigmented foods and drinks like coffee, red wine, and dark berries. 
• Tobacco use of any kind, including vaping.
• Natural aging, as microscopic pores in tooth enamel absorb stains.

Intrinsic stains come from within the tooth and typically occur due to trauma or certain medications, like the antibiotic tetracycline and those for high blood pressure. These stains don’t respond to whitening, and Dr. Klavy may recommend veneers or bonding as an alternative.

Teeth whitening is a perfectly safe procedure when supervised by a dentist or hygienist. Professional whitening considers your unique needs, ensuring the brightest and most consistent results without tooth sensitivity.

In contrast to store-bought kits, professional treatments also use custom trays that cover your teeth evenly and keep the whitening gel away from sensitive gum tissue. 

Teeth Whitening Options in Friendswood, TX 

Dr. Klavy offers Zoom! in-office teeth whitening treatments and custom take-home kits. In-office whitening takes about an hour and is perfect if you want immediate results for a big event like a wedding, reunion, or job interview. 

Want more control over the whitening process? Our take-home kits with custom trays provide gradual yet effective whitening over several weeks. We can even combine both treatment types for the most brilliant, long-lasting results.

How to Maintain a Sparkling Smile

Once you've invested in teeth whitening, you'll want to extend the results for as long as possible by following these five steps:

1. Follow good oral hygiene practices, brushing twice daily and flossing once.
2. Schedule routine dental cleanings to keep your teeth sparkling and healthy.
3. Avoid foods and drinks that can stain teeth, or consume them in moderation.
4. Do not use tobacco products that dim your smile with stubborn brown stains.
5. Use your leftover whitening trays and gel for occasional at-home touchups.

Ready to enhance your smile and boost your confidence? Dr. Klavy is a teeth whitening dentist in Friendswood, TX, who serves the surrounding communities of League City, Pearland, and Alvin and can help you get the bright smile you want. Call us today at (281) 482-7252 to schedule a dental cleaning to get started!