Columbia Teeth Whitening Dentist

In-office Zoom whitening takes one appointment. Take-home trays work gradually over your own schedule, and your dentist tells you how often to wear them. Most patients then maintain the result with occasional tray use.

Most Brickyard Dental Group patients keep their whitening result for a year or more by using their take-home trays now and then. Coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco shorten that time. Occasional tray use replaces a repeat in-office visit for most patients.

Teeth whitening can cause temporary sensitivity for some patients, during or after treatment. Your dentist may recommend a desensitizing toothpaste before and after whitening to manage it. Tell us at your exam if your teeth are already sensitive, and we'll factor it into your plan.

No. Whitening lightens natural enamel only, so crowns, veneers, fillings, and bonding keep their current shade. Your dentist will point out any restoration that could stand out after whitening and talk through your options before you start.

Choose in-office Zoom whitening if you want a noticeable change in one visit, and take-home trays if you'd rather brighten gradually. Many patients do Zoom first and use trays to maintain. If you're not sure, start with an exam at Brickyard Dental Group, and your dentist will recommend the option that fits your teeth and your schedule.

A dentist checks your teeth and gums before whitening and controls the strength of the gel, which makes professional whitening safer and more predictable than many store-bought options. Store kits can't tell you which teeth won't lighten. Our post on teeth whitening myths covers the most common questions.

Usually not, because most dental plans classify whitening as cosmetic. Brickyard Dental Group verifies your benefits and files claims for any treatment that may qualify. All of our dental services follow the same rule: you see the cost in writing first.