A whitening toothpaste can help brighten your smile, but it's not a replacement for a professional whitening treatment because toothpaste can only address mild surface stains. So it is more of a maintenance option rather than a whitening solution.
Whitening toothpastes also contain abrasive ingredients such as calcium carbonate or baking soda, designed to polish away surface stains. But because of abrasion, overuse of these toothpastes can sometimes cause tooth sensitivity or scratch the surfaces of porcelain restorations like veneers or crowns.
Professional Teeth Whitening in Knoxville, TN
At Dental Co. of Knoxville, we offer professional teeth whitening with the Zoom teeth whitening system. Here's how it works.
During a Zoom treatment, we start by placing a protective barrier around your gums to avoid any sensitivity. Next, we apply a high-strength bleaching gel to your teeth and activate it with Zoom's special light. Depending on your needs, we may repeat this step.
Most patients experience immediate results with Zoom whitening and leave our dental office with teeth that are 6-10 shades lighter than when they started.
Maybe you have a wedding, vacation, or other significant event on the horizon? In-office teeth whitening with Zoom is an ideal option for patients who need quick results. Call our team at (865) 722-0239 for more information or to schedule an appointment if you're ready to get started on your brighter smile.