Whitening Dental Care In Dumas, TX

At Dumas Dream Smiles Dental, teeth whitening stands as a cosmetic dentistry procedure designed to enhance your smile by creating a whiter, brighter, and more appealing appearance. This treatment is ideal for individuals with healthy teeth seeking to eliminate stains or discoloration on the enamel. While various over-the-counter products are available for teeth whitening, many fall short of delivering the desired results. Professional teeth whitening, on the other hand, employs more potent bleaching agents than those found in common drugstore products, resulting in teeth that are noticeably whiter and more brilliant than achievable with over-the-counter treatments. In-office whitening procedures are not only fast, easy, and convenient but also involve the application of bleaching agents that contain hydrogen peroxide. When exposed to light and heat, hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen. The oxygen penetrates the enamel, breaking apart the molecules responsible for discoloration.

There are two primary types of teeth whitening:

1. In-Office Teeth Whitening: This procedure is performed by a dentist or a dental team member within a dental office. A high-concentration bleaching gel is applied to the teeth, and a special light or laser may be used to activate the whitening agent. In-office whitening typically yields immediate and noticeable results.
2. At-Home Teeth Whitening: At-home teeth whitening involves using custom-fit trays or over-the-counter whitening products to perform the treatment in the comfort of your home. The trays are filled with a lower-concentration bleaching gel and are worn for a specified period, usually a few hours each day or overnight, over several days or weeks.