Plagued by Tooth Discoloration? 3 Reasons to Consider Professional Whitening

Even with daily brushing and flossing, tooth discoloration can still creep in over time. Coffee, aging, and even certain medications can leave your smile looking dull and stained.

While drugstore whitening strips and toothpastes may seem like a simple fix, they often disappoint.

At Solay Dental in Oldsmar and New Port Richey, Florida, Dr. Shiva Soleimani and our experienced dental team offer professional tooth whitening as part of our restorative and cosmetic services that deliver results that truly shine.

If you’re plagued by tooth discoloration, here’s why professional whitening is worth considering.

1. Delivers dramatic results

Professional teeth whitening delivers a brighter, whiter smile you can see right away. We use stronger whitening agents that lift deeper stains and can lighten your teeth several shades beyond what over-the-counter (OTC) products can achieve. 

Drugstore whitening products are required to use lower-strength ingredients, limiting how much they can improve tooth color. By comparison, our professional system is designed for effectiveness while remaining safe.

You can also expect faster results. Our in-office system uses a specialized ultraviolet (UV) light that speeds up the whitening process, so you get your new smile immediately. With OTC whitening strips, it can take weeks to see even modest improvements, if at all.

2. Safe and comfortable

Professional whitening is done under close supervision by our dentist. That’s why we can safely use more effective whitening agents. We carefully protect your enamel and gums during treatment and tailor your plan based on your oral health, dental history, and sensitivity level. 

This customized approach helps us make sure you’re comfortable throughout the procedure, while minimizing common issues like gum irritation, enamel damage, or uneven whitening, which are problems you’re more likely to encounter with at-home whitening strips. 

3. Longer-lasting, even whitening

Factors like previous dental work, enamel thickness, and tartar buildup can all affect the results of your whitening. With an OTC kit, these variables may cause spotty or uneven whitening. 

With professional whitening, we take these factors into account when creating your treatment plan. We may recommend dental cleaning before whitening and adjust our approach based on your specific needs to ensure even and consistent results.

Professional teeth whitening also lasts longer than at-home options. Our stronger whitening agents penetrate deeper into the enamel, and we provide personalized guidance, such as diet tips to reduce staining and optional touch-up treatments that help extend your results. 

Research even suggests that patients who pursue cosmetic dental care are more likely to take steps to better manage oral health with regular preventive care treatments such as cleanings and check-ups.

Tooth discoloration is common, but it doesn’t have to be permanent. Professional whitening offers safe, effective, and long-lasting results.

Call us today or book an appointment online to learn more about our professional teeth whitening service.