Stephens & Gatewood Dentistry's Blog

An attractive set of teeth can have a huge impact on your self-confidence and appearance, and because of that, it can even influence the way people perceive you. Stop hiding stained or dull teeth behind your hand when you smile—we can help! In addition to other cosmetic dentistry services, professional teeth whitening from our Houston dental practice can give you the whiter, more attractive smile you’ve always wanted.

How do Dr. Stephens and Dr. Gatewood whiten teeth? First, you’ll want to schedule a consultation so one of the dentists can assess your dental situation and discuss realistic goals and outcomes. For example, if your teeth are darkened or yellowed by age, coffee, tea, or smoking, whitening is often more effective than if your teeth are stained gray from fluorosis or tetracycline medication.

We provide two forms of teeth whitening—in-office laser whitening and an at-home dentist-supervised method. A combination of the two will ensure your teeth stay dazzlingly white as time passes.

• Laser Whitening is a process in which the dentist applies a powerful teeth whitening gel to a patient’s teeth, then uses a laser light to activate it. In as little as one hour, teeth are lightened many shades.
• At-Home Whitening means we’ll take an impression of your mouth and fabricate a custom whitening tray to fit you precisely. When filled with the professional-strength bleaching gel we supply, the tray delivers results comparable to in-office whitening after approximately two to four weeks of regular use.

If you’re looking to gain the self-assurance of beautifully white teeth, call our office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Stephens or Dr. Gatewood. Our entire team loves finding ways to make Houston patients smile.

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