Professional Teeth Whitening
Teeth darken for ordinary reasons — coffee, tea, red wine, tomato sauce, tobacco, and simply the years themselves. Whitening is the easiest, most conservative cosmetic treatment in dentistry: nothing is drilled away, nothing is permanently altered, and even modest results change how a smile photographs.
Professional whitening uses stronger whitening gel than anything sold over the counter, applied with custom or well-fitted trays so the gel stays on your teeth and off your gums. That supervision matters: it means even results, less gum irritation, and a plan matched to your teeth — including how to handle the type of staining that whitening alone does not lift, like discoloration from an old injury or a dark filling.
Before any whitening, your teeth and gums need to be healthy — cavities and gum inflammation should be treated first, and existing fillings and crowns will not lighten, so we plan around them. Ask about whitening at your next cleaning, or schedule a quick consult if you have a date in mind, such as a wedding or reunion.
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 Dentists of Culpeper at (540) 555-0143 or request a visit online — new patients are always welcome in Culpeper, VA.