Teeth whitening dentist in Cary, NC

like coffee, red wine, and soda have a tendency to stain even the most resilient teeth. Over time, a smile that may have been a brilliant white in your teens can become dingy later in life. Luckily, your smile doesn’t have to stay that way.

At Stanley Dentistry, we’ve performed thousands of teeth whitening treatments. Our highly trained dentists, assistants, and hygienists know the best processes to make sure you leave our office post-treatment looking and feeling more confident in your smile. With the right post-procedure care, you’ll have the smile of your dreams for years to come!

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Teeth Whitening Options

We offer three options to give you a brighter smile: at-home teeth whitening, Zoom!, and KöR Whitening Deep Bleaching. Each unique method provides different levels of whitening depending on the patient. Before you decide which type is for you, we recommend coming into our office for a consultation to talk with a doctor about your specific case.

At-Home Teeth Whitening

The first option is the NiteWhite at-home teeth whitening system from Phillips Zoom!. NiteWhite is a safe and exceptionally fast take-home teeth whitening option that yields almost immediate results. The special overnight whitening gel helps remove stains from the enamel of the teeth using the safe active ingredient Carbamide Peroxide.

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This process consists of an initial visit where a Stanley Dentistry dentist will fit you with custom-made whitening trays to wear at night. Coming into the office for your trays ensures that they’re comfortable and don’t inhibit your natural bite. At home, you simply pour the prescription-level whitening gel into the trays, pop them over your teeth, and wear them while you sleep. Patients typically see a noticeable difference in 7-10 nights.

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Tooth enamel is mostly composed of calcium phosphate minerals. NiteWhite’s patented ACP (Amorphous Calcium Phosphate) technology naturally bonds with the tooth’s surface. This reduces sensitivity during the whitening process, improves smoothness, and lessens the risk of fade-back over time.

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If you’re looking for an affordable and convenient whitening option, NiteWhite may be for you. However, if you have particularly deep staining, chances are NiteWhite won’t have much of an effect. Depending on your case, our in-office whitening treatments may work better.

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Zoom! Teeth Whitening

That’s where our next option for teeth whitening comes in. Zoom! whitening is a revolutionary in-office whitening treatment that has soared in popularity over the last decade because of its low cost and dramatic results. In just one visit to our office, you can have a smile that’s eight shades whiter than the one you had before.

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The procedure begins with a short preparation to isolate and protect your lips and gums. Your dentist may recommend a routine cleaning before the treatment to ensure the best results. A dental assistant will then apply the Zoom! Teeth Whitening Gel and turn on a specially-designed light. The light activates the whitening gel, prompting the hydrogen peroxide in the gel to connect to (and thus weaken) the stained molecules. Your dental assistant will complete this twenty-minute process a total of three times during your visit.

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Some patients with tooth sensitivity find the treatment a little uncomfortable which is the biggest drawback of the treatment. Still, for most, Zoom! is easy, painless, and affordable.

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KöR Whitening Deep Bleaching™

The most powerful teeth whitening option that we offer is the world-renowned KöR Whitening Deep Bleaching™ system. At the moment, KöR is the most reliable, painless, and effective teeth bleaching system on the market. KöR typically delivers smiles that are sixteen shades whiter! Compared to Zoom!, that’s a huge difference.

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For deep staining, KöR is by far the best option. Zoom! is more for surface-level whitening while KöR works against stains you’ve had all your life. KöR can even remove tetracycline stains from teeth, which was previously thought to be impossible with other whitening gel methods.

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KöR treatment includes both at-home and in-office processes. Two weeks before coming in for your KöR appointment, your dentist will give you an at-home kit that includes a dental tray and a special gel. The overnight tray allows for longer periods of gel exposure which makes for whiter end results. Patients have to be diligent about using the KöR at-home kit every night before their appointment. If they aren’t, the treatment won’t be as effective.

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When a KöR patient eventually does come into the office, the appointment is fairly short. The final step in the KöR process involves a dentist applying a breathing gel to your teeth. Depending on your desired results, you may have to come in for a second office visit.

Although KöR is the best option out of the three, it’s also the most expensive. As with Zoom!, it’s best to come in for a consultation first to see which whitening option would work best for you.

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