Have tooth stains robbed your smile of its youthful luster? We have different In-Office teeth whitening solutions: Opalesence Boost and Philips Zoom professional teeth whitening from Lone Star Smiles in Lubbock, Texas. These can change the shade of your pearly whites for a whiter, brighter smile. This powerful teeth whitening system “blasts away” years of tooth discoloration to make your smile lighter, up to eight shades!

What is In-Office teeth whitening?

These teeth whitening system uses potent, medical-grade gel to penetrate your enamel to erase deeply embedded stains. In-Office Whitening systems use multiple applications. Each round of gel application stays on your teeth and breaks down the staining for around 15-20 minutes. 

This procedure takes about 60-90 minutes to whiten your teeth, during which you sit and relax in the dental chair, as our dentist does all the work.

How In-Office teeth whitening works

You start with a consultation with Dr. Sutak. We will discuss your goals and current concerns about your smile and which option is best for your smile. Then, we inspect your teeth to assess the condition of your teeth and gums. Teeth whitening isn’t ideal for patients with cavities, gum disease, and extreme tooth sensitivity. These issues must be addressed before the whitening process.

If you are eligible for Zoom teeth whitening, the rest of the steps involve:

• Preparation: Has it been years since you had a dental cleaning? We’ll start with professional teeth cleaning to remove unattractive plaque and tartar. Next, we isolate your teeth with a dental dam to prevent the bleaching agent from leaking into your cheeks and gums
• Applying the gel: We’ll apply Zoom bleaching agent on all surfaces of your teeth and leave it for about 15 minutes. This gel contains about 25% hydrogen peroxide — an active ingredient for teeth whitening
• Activating the whitening gel (if necessary): Our dentist will activate your bleaching gel with a special light. This light source emits a specific wavelength of light potent enough to penetrate the inner layers of your teeth to remove tooth stains at their core
• Rinse and repeat: We’ll rinse off the whitening gel and repeat the above steps until you achieve the desired level of whiteness. We’ll repeat this process three to four times depending on the extent of your teeth discoloration
• Aftercare: After the procedure, we’ll give you instructions to maintain the teeth whitening results. Generally, avoid smoking, observe diligent oral hygiene, and limit intake of stain-causing foods and beverages like wine, soda, and coffee. We’ll also give you customized whitening trays for touch-ups to maintain your bright smile at home

Opalesence Boost and Philips Zoom are safe, fast, effective, and applied by a professional dentist. If you’d like a whiter smile in Lubbock, TX, please call (806) 666-1099 to schedule a consultation with Lone Star Smiles. 

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