Professional Teeth Whitening
Teeth darken for entirely ordinary reasons — coffee, tea, red wine, tomato sauce, tobacco, and simply time. Whitening is the most conservative cosmetic treatment there is: nothing is drilled, nothing is permanently altered, and even a modest change shows up in every photograph.
Professional whitening uses a stronger gel than anything on a drugstore shelf, delivered in well-fitted trays that keep it on the enamel and off the gums. That supervision is the difference: more even results, far less sensitivity and irritation, and a plan suited to your teeth — including honest guidance about staining that bleaching will not lift, such as discoloration from an old injury.
Teeth and gums should be healthy before whitening, so cavities and inflammation get treated first, and existing crowns and fillings will not lighten, so we plan around them. Ask at your next cleaning, or book a short consult if you have a wedding, reunion, or photo session on the calendar.
What to expect
- A shade evaluation before and after treatment
- Professional-strength gel with fitted trays
- Guidance on touch-ups to maintain your result
- An honest answer about which stains will and will not lighten
Questions about professional teeth whitening?
Call Total Smiles Dentistry at (804) 510-0433 or request a visit online — new patients are always welcome in Richmond, VA.