Having a beautiful smile may be even easier than you think! Let’s face it-no matter how well you brush and floss, your teeth can become discolored over time.

This discoloration may be due to stain-causing foods, drinks, medication, tobacco use or aging, giving your smile an unhealthy, yellowish appearance. At Deschutes Dental Center, we are pleased to offer our valued patients both in-office and at-home teeth whitening options. It is always our goal to be as conservative as possible in each of our treatment approaches. During your initial consultation, our doctors will assess your smile and determine the best whitening solution for you.

Teeth whitening with Philips Zoom is the fastest and most affordable way to achieve a more radiant smile. Our in-office professional whitening treatment can enhance your smile by several shades in just one visit, with very little downtime and little to no sensitivity. We prep your teeth, apply the professional gel to each tooth, and use a special blue LED light to help speed up the whitening process. You will notice an immediate improvement in your smile! Depending on the level of staining, however, a few treatments may be necessary to achieve your desired shade.

At-home teeth whitening helps you achieve your dream smile on your own terms, from the comfort of your home. This convenient option is perfect for those with only minor teeth staining or as a complement to an in-office whitening treatment. An impression of your teeth is taken to make a specialized “mouthguard”, custom-fit to you. A few days later, your custom tray and gel solution will be ready for pick-up, and at this time, we will go over the instructions on how to whiten your teeth at home. For optimal results, the tray should be used daily for 30-minutes for a few weeks, until the desired result is achieved.