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A Smile Says 1,000 Words

The smile is the gateway to the soul. It can be a reflection of our most attractive qualities, and it can show people who we are. When we meet someone new, one of the first things we notice is whether they have a pleasant smile or not. Smiles come in all shapes and sizes, and there are countless ways to enhance the quality of your smile. One way is through the teeth whitening treatments offered at Carothers Family Dentistry. With professional teeth whitening in San Marcos, Texas, you can erase years of stains from your teeth and reveal your naturally beautiful smile!

Teeth whitening is a cosmetic treatment done by a cosmetic dentist that removes surface stains on teeth. Teeth whitening treatments can be done in a dentist’s office or at home. The treatment works by removing the outer, dull layer of enamel from your teeth, allowing them to appear whiter. The main goal of this procedure is to make teeth appear white again instead of yellowed and stained.

If you’re looking for a whiter smile, we would love to help! We offer our patients traditional whitening services that are fast, convenient, and effective.

Reasons For Professional Teeth Whitening Treatment

A teeth-whitening procedure is an excellent way to brighten your smile and give you the confidence boost you’re looking for. Teeth whitening is safe, effective, and can be done relatively quickly!

Surface Stains

Dental stains are caused by a variety of factors that affect the color of your teeth. Age and smoking can both cause discoloration, as well as the use of certain medications and even consumption of certain foods over long periods of time. We offer whitening treatments for surface stains caused by coffee, tea, tobacco use, red wine, and other common causes of stains.

Teeth Discoloration

Tooth discoloration is a common problem that can be caused by several different things, including genetics, smoking and drinking coffee or tea. Whatever the cause, it can be embarrassing to have discolored teeth, which may make you reluctant to smile or laugh. Tooth whitening provides a safe and effective way to lighten your tooth color and get back your confidence.

Whiter Teeth

Another reason patients might seek out whitening treatments is if they have a dental crown or dental implants. Over time, the surrounding teeth may no longer be as white as the crown or other dental implants, so teeth whitening may be a great option to get all the teeth to be the same color.

Teeth Whitening Techniques

Our office offers teeth whitening services that are convenient for you, with two options to help you achieve whiter teeth and a healthy, sparkling smile. The first is having an in-office teeth whitening procedure done. The second option is to do the whitening treatments yourself from the comfort of your own home.

In-Office Whitening

In-office whitening is usually performed just following an appointment to clean your teeth. This process takes about 40 minutes and really is quite simple. Just let us know when scheduling a dental cleaning if you would like to whiten your teeth during your visit.

Our professional teeth whitening done in the office is used to lighten the color of a patient’s natural teeth, remove tooth discoloration as well as surface stains, and contribute to overall better oral health.

The process begins by applying a protective gel to the patients’ teeth and gums, then a light-activated bleaching gel solution is applied, which initiates the whitening process. Each patient responds differently, but most see results within two weeks. The amount of sensitivity varies as well. Some patients experience mildly sensitive teeth while others see no change at all.

At-Home Whitening

At-home whitening is considered by many to be the most convenient of teeth-whitening techniques. At-home whitening is done by using a whitening agent that comes in the form of a whitening gel dispensed into the custom-made trays using preloaded syringes and should be worn either during the day or throughout the night.

At-home teeth whitening is an affordable and easy way to give you the smile of your dreams without any invasive oral surgery, sedation dentistry or emergency dental care. The process is quick, painless, and can be done in just a few minutes each day. With daily treatment, results are noticeable after the first couple of days but take around two weeks to achieve your ideal color.

The whitening kits offered by Carothers Family dentist in San Marcos are proven more effective than whitening gels, whitening strips, and whitening toothpastes that can be bought at the drugstore. For best results, do not consume food or beverages (excluding water) for at least an hour after.

Why Choose Carothers Family Dental

Our San Marcos, TX dentist offers professional teeth whitening services as a form of cosmetic dentistry that will leave you with a brighter and whiter smile quickly.

Our patients have several options when it comes to teeth whitening at Carothers Family Dental. From in-office treatments to take-home whitening strip kits, it is our goal to give you a whiter smile you’re proud to show off. At Carothers we patients choose the right whitening method for them–whether they want to get the job done in our office after a teeth cleaning, or if they prefer to administer their own stain removal whitening treatments at home.

By visiting Carothers Family Dental, you can feel confident knowing that your smile is well cared for thanks to our experience and attention to detail in providing dental services that improve your oral health. We want to exceed your expectations with each visit you make to our office because we know how important it is for people to feel comfortable at the dentist’s office while receiving dental services.

For more information on how we can help you achieve a brighter smile through teeth whitening in San Marcos, TX, give us a call today at (512) 396-4288!