Are you self-conscious about your smile because of yellow teeth? Have you always wanted whiter teeth but haven’t gotten around to looking into it? Teeth whitening is a common, convenient procedure that can be performed in as little as an hour in our office, or even from the comfort of your own home with minimal discomfort. Dr. Brenda Paulen, a dentist in Sandy Springs GA, offers in-office whitening and at-home teeth whitening kits to gradually brighten your smile and provide a more youthful appearance over a period of several weeks.
Do I Need Teeth Whitening?
Even if you’ve faithfully brushed and flossed your teeth, they still become discolored over time. This is simply a result of highly-pigmented foods and natural discoloration. Unfortunately, regular brushing and flossing alone cannot reverse this process. That’s where teeth whitening procedures come in.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
After cleaning the teeth, Dr. Paulen will apply the professional whitening gel to your teeth. In just one hour your smile will be whiter, brighter and more beautiful. This system of whitening, called Opalescence Boost, is specially formulated to help protect your smile. Professional whitening applications reduce the risk of developing tooth sensitivity or soft tissue damage.
In-Home Teeth Whitening
Our practice also offers patients a take-home teeth whitening kit, which will progressively lighten your teeth over a few weeks. The kit contains custom-fitted trays that we’ll create in the office, and you’ll also take home maximum-strength bleaching gel. This method is far superior to whitening toothpaste and whitening strips that you might see in your drugstore because the gel is much stronger and works faster. The custom trays allow for even distribution of the whitening gel.
At home, you will fill the trays with gel and fit them over your teeth for the prescribed amount of time daily, often overnight while you sleep. The bleaching gel will remove stains, and because it contains fluoride, it will also reduce sensitivity and strengthen your enamel. After about a week of regular use, your teeth will look dramatically whiter. Our products are specially formulated to minimize tooth sensitivity, and Dr. Paulen carefully supervises teeth whitening treatments.
Teeth Whitening in Sandy Springs, GA
To begin a teeth whitening treatment, contact Proud Smiles by requesting an appointment online or calling us at 404.418.7734.