Teeth whitening has become the number one requested dental procedure. It’s no wonder since society today places so much emphasis on smile appearance. Your smile is one of the first things that people will notice about you and at Southtown Dental, we can help you achieve the beautiful smile that you’ve always dreamed of.
Do you suffer from stained, old, or dirty-looking teeth and wonder how you could ever feel confident in your smile again? Yellow or discolored teeth can ruin your smile and even affect others’ opinions of you. Your vibrant smile is an important part of your appearance and a reflection of your health. Nothing feels worse than being self-conscious about how your teeth look or covering your mouth when you smile or laugh! It can erode your self-confidence and even cause social anxiety.
Our team at Southtown Dental Group would love to help you! We want you to have the healthiest and most beautiful smile ever so that you’re proud to show those pearly whites!
Call us at 210-227-0101
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Our office provides an easy teeth whitening system that can be done in the comfort of your own home. The best part is that you can control exactly how white you want your teeth to look!
Things That Can Cause Yellowing or Discoloration of Teeth
Poor dental hygiene- Lack of regular professional cleanings and check-ups
- Aging
- Smoking or vaping
- Drinking beverages high in tannins such as wine, coffee, tea, grape juice, apple juice, and beer
- Consuming acidic foods such as lemons, limes, and tomatoes
The outermost layer of your teeth is called enamel, which is porous. Enamel covers the layer of dentin, which is naturally yellow. It’s possible for the enamel to erode over time making it more translucent which allows the color of the dentin to show through.
Additionally, because the enamel is porous, things like consuming beverages high in tannins or smoking cigarettes can stain the teeth. One of the biggest contributors to yellowing teeth is poor dental hygiene.
If you do not go to the dentist for regular check-ups and professional cleanings, plaque can build up and harden into a substance called tartar, also called dental calculus, which can also lead to serious gum disease. Tartar is yellow and can’t be removed without a professional deep cleaning. We are a full-service dentist, offering both general and cosmetic dentistry procedures.
Philips Zoom! Nite White
Our preferred teeth whitening system of choice for our patients is Philips Zoom! Nite White. It does NOT contain bleach, but rather an ingredient called carbamide peroxide. The NIH (National Institute of Health) indicates that when manufacturer’s instructions are followed, carbamide peroxide tooth whitening is both safe and effective.
If you haven’t been to the dentist in a while, we recommend that you first come in for an exam and a cleaning of your teeth. If you have regular dental check-ups, a simple cleaning is all that’s required. If you do have tartar build-up on your teeth, you may need a professional deep cleaning to remove the tartar and address any gum disease.
The Teeth Whitening Process
To get you started on your teeth whitening process, we will take a mold of both your upper and lower teeth that will fit YOUR teeth perfectly. Once the plastic trays are made, we will provide you with your Philips Zoom! Whitening kit.
The kit contains three syringes of whitening gel that you put into your trays. A little bit of the whitening agent goes a LONG way so you will have plenty of product to completely change the whiteness of your teeth. Generally, you will start to see results in just a few days! Some folks wear their trays for just a few hours per day, but for maximum benefits, we recommend that you wear them overnight.
Because the trays are fitted exactly for your teeth, they are comfortable and easy to sleep in. You can continue to use the teeth whitening system until your teeth reach the desired whiteness, usually within about 7 – 14 days depending on how yellow your teeth are!
The Philips Zoom system is both safe and effective. Our patients have been very pleased with the results they’ve achieved in such a short period of time!
Contact Us!
The first step towards a healthy and beautiful smile is to simply call us and make an appointment, or fill in the form below and we will contact you.
We offer dental care in the comfort of a historic home in the beautiful Southtown area of San Antonio.
We strive to provide high-quality and affordable, gentle dental care, and treat every single patient like family! Our office has an insurance coordinator and we can check your dental benefits while you are here in the office. We also offer financing options. Give us a call! We’d love to get to know you and service your dental care needs!
Call us at 210-227-0101
Or Fill in the form below and we will contact you.
