What is tooth whitening?
Tooth whitening is a dental bleaching technique used to correct discoloration of teeth and to improve the aesthetics of your smile.
Tooth whitening can be used for a single tooth, the front teeth only, or a full arch.
Depending on the desired result, color changes can range from a slight change to match an adjacent tooth to an entire smile shades brighter.
Factors that can affect the results include the degree of existing stains, the cause of staining, and the type of whitening system used.
Why you might need tooth whitening
- Stained teeth resulting from food, drinks and smoking
- Stained teeth resulting from natural aging
- Intrinsic, drug-related staining
- Desire for brighter, whiter smile
Key benefits
- Whiter, brighter teeth
- Improved esthetics
- Consistent color on adjacent teeth
- Safe for all ages
- Easy office or at-home process
- Can be easily repeated to maintain desired shade
Process
Dr. Loukaitis work to ensure a customized outcome for each patient and always schedules an initial consultation before beginning treatment.
During the consultation, your desired outcome and whitening method will be determined. In-office and at-home methods are now available at our office!
We offer in-office Opalescence Boost whitening gel which is painted on each tooth professionally for two or three 15 minute intervals.
We also offer custom made whitening trays. An impression will be taken to fabricate trays. Extra strength whitening gel is available and recommended to place on your customized tray(s) at home.
For more information about tooth whitening, or to make an appointment with Dr. Loukaitis, call our office at (202) 965-0333.
