Restore Your Smile’s Spark with Professional Teeth Whitening

Do you love red wine, cola, or coffee? Have these strongly pigmented foods left you with a dark, yellow, or stained smile? Now is the time to achieve a bright white smile with professional teeth whitening in San Antonio, Texas. Olmos Park Dental offers in-office and at-home teeth whitening to remove those annoying stains and help you achieve a radiant smile. If your teeth are stained, they won’t be for much longer after scheduling an appointment with Dr. Brandi Lindsey.

What are the common causes of teeth whitening?

No matter how well you try to maintain a brilliantly white smile, it can be almost impossible given the numerous causes of teeth staining, ranging from foods to natural aging. The common stain-causing offenders can be divided into the following.

  • Extrinsic stains: These are stains built up on the surface of the enamel. They are caused by foods, drinks, smoking, and poor oral hygiene. These stains are easy to deal with and usually respond to professional teeth whitening.
  • Intrinsic stains: This is the stuff that’s more difficult to bleach. These stains occur within the internal structure of the tooth. The common causes of intrinsic discoloration include trauma, infection, medications, and excessive fluoride exposure (fluorosis).
  • Age-related staining: Geriatric staining comes with age. As you age, the enamel thins, revealing the darker dentin underneath.

So, what can you do about stained teeth? Over-the-counter pastes can remove very light surface stains but can do little about staining that has accumulated over time. Store-bought products may be cheap and convenient, but they rarely work. Professional teeth whitening is the best and safest option to restore your smile’s brilliance.

How do we whiten teeth?

Our office uses Opalescence teeth whitening to add the wow factor to your smile. This teeth-whitening brand works and delivers excellent results without extreme sensitivity. Here are the two options we use to whiten smiles.

  • In-office teeth whitening: This bleaching method can make your smile several shades whiter within an hour. The dentist uses 2-3 twenty-minute sessions to restore your smile’s glow. Whether your staining is because of food, neglect, or smoking, our teeth whitening can help brighten your smile with lasting and consistent results.
  • At-home teeth whitening trays: Anyone who wants to whiten their smile conveniently at home will enjoy our home whitening trays. These trays are custom-fitted to fit snugly over your teeth. The method is simple, fast, and effective. You only need to wear your trays every 30-60 minutes daily, and you’ll achieve the intended results within two weeks.

How long does teeth whitening last?

It’s like asking your personal trainer to help you achieve the desired shape and then asking how long you’ll keep the results. The trainer can only do their bit—maintaining the results is up to you. We achieve excellent results with teeth whitening, but how long your results last depends on your maintenance.

Professional teeth whitening can last several years. However, if you smoke or consume heavily pigmented foods, your results may not last long. Maintain your white smile by cutting down on coffee, soda, smoking, and other staining substances. Observe optimal oral hygiene and visit your dentist bi-annually for professional dental cleanings.

Ready for a bright smile?

Would you like to dazzle your smile with teeth whitening? Call (210) 767-3525 to schedule an appointment with Olmos Park Dental. We can’t wait to help you achieve a brilliantly white smile.