If your teeth are starting to make you self-conscious due to staining and discoloration, perhaps it is time to consider a professional whitening treatment. These procedures restore your bright white smile without increasing the sensitivity of your teeth the way home whitening treatments can. These whitening treatments use carefully controlled conditions to restore the original color of your teeth without the use of damaging agents and ingredients. Dr. Blake offers whitening treatments at Dr. Blake Brown Dentistry to help our Durango-area patients achieve a more brilliant smile and the self-confidence that accompanies the improved appearance.

Teeth whitening is the most popular cosmetic dental procedure performed today. This treatment is both safe and effective, yielding nearly instant results that can last many years. Unlike bleaching solutions in the past that were left on teeth for an extended period, today’s treatments do not cause damage to the tooth enamel that can lead to increased tooth sensitivity and discomfort. While professional in-office treatments tend to be a bit more expensive than home options, fewer side effects and more natural, durable results tend to make these procedures worth every penny.

Why you might need whitening

Discolored teeth can impact your smile, which can be a significant cosmetic concern for many people. In fact, as many as 99 percent of adults believe a smile is an important benefit socially, while 96 percent agree that a beautiful smile is one of the more important ways to make yourself attractive to the opposite sex. Unfortunately, stains and other types of discoloration interfere with your smile, making you self-conscious about your appearance overall. There are different reasons why your teeth may become discolored:

1. Genetics, which means if one or both of your parents have stained teeth, you are more likely to as well
2. Use of antibiotics, particularly in children when the teeth are still developing
3. Certain foods, such as coffee, tea and red wine
4. Regular use of tobacco, either through smoking or chewing
5. Age, because over time, the outer shell of the tooth can wear away, revealing the yellower interior
6. An injury to the mouth that causes the tooth to react to the harm by changing color

About The Process

Before your whitening procedure, Dr. Brown will perform a comprehensive cleaning and examination to ensure there are no other health concerns involving your teeth and gums. If you have cracked teeth, decay or gum disease, whitening agents can exacerbate your condition. Dr. Brown will likely recommend treating these issues first before proceeding with the whitening process.

If Dr. Brown determines you are a good candidate for whitening after your cleaning, he will discuss with you the recommended route for achieving your whitening goals.  Whitening treatments can often be completed with take-home materials provided by Dr. Brown’s office, and in certain cases with an in-office visit.  Please reach out to the office to discuss this exciting cosmetic improvement in more detail!

Kor Whitening

Kor Whitening works by restoring your teeth’s abiluty to absorb oxygen. Oxygen from Kor Whitening gel is absorbed deeply into the tooth, dissolving stain molecules. Decades of scientific research and millions of whitening cases have proven teeth Whitening is entirely safe for teeth and gums

Frequently Asked Questions

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