Everyone wants a beautiful smile with white, bright teeth. Professional teeth whitening is the best way to achieve that goal. At his office in Dallas, TX, Dr. Scott Evans offers state-of-the-art professional teeth whitening treatments to help patients enjoy more attractive, more confident smiles.
Tooth discoloration can be caused by many factors, including poor oral hygiene, tobacco use, and the foods and beverages we consume. Foods and beverages like coffee, tea, red wine, energy drinks, dark-colored berries, and any food with natural or artificial food colorings can all contribute to discoloration in the outer layers of the teeth. Foods and drinks that are high in acids temporarily soften tooth enamel so it’s easier for these stains to penetrate. Stains that develop in the superficial layers of teeth can be treated very successfully with professional teeth whitening treatments. Sometimes, discoloration occurs in the interior portion of the tooth as a result of infection, traumatic damage, certain diseases and long-term use of some medications, including some antibiotics. These deep discolorations need to be corrected with crowns, veneers or cosmetic bonding treatments.
In-office whitening uses professional-strength gel applied to the surfaces of the teeth. The gel penetrates the tooth surfaces for dramatic results in just one hour. During treatment, a special guard holds the lips away from the teeth to prevent the gel from being wiped away, so results are very consistent. The results of professional in-office whitening treatments last for about a year, and touch-up treatments using at-home professional whitening kits can prolong the results. Whitening treatments are usually performed following a cleaning to make sure the teeth surfaces are free of plaque and tartar.
Yes. Professional kits use custom-molded whitening trays designed to fit the patient’s mouth and tooth contours so the gel can penetrate better and reach all the tooth surfaces for results that are more consistent, plus the gel used in professional whitening treatments is stronger, so the effects are more dramatic.
At the office of Scott Evans, DDS, we accept most major insurance plans and are the preferred provider for many dental insurances. Here is a short-list of just some of the most popular plans we accept. CareCredit and in-office financing is also available. Please contact our office if you do not see your insurance provider listed or have financing questions.
"I was impressed with the staff and great detailed information that was given to me about what was needed in my case."
"Dr. Evan was ready to answer all of my questions, and genuinely nice! His plan for me was easy to understand, affordable, and above all, convenient!"
