Teeth Whitening in Arlington, VA

If you want a dramatic smile improvement without breaking the bank, teeth whitening is the cosmetic dental treatment that gives you the most value for your dollar. 

At Clarendon Family Dentistry, we want to make bright, beautiful smiles possible for our Arlington, VA patients and are pleased to offer teeth whitening options. If you can’t wait to see results, we recommend an in-office whitening that takes about an hour. Have more time? With daily use of our custom take-home whitening kits, you'll see a significantly brighter smile in two weeks or less.

How Tooth Stains Develop

Over time, our teeth become more porous and develop microscopic holes that collect stains from food debris and staining pigments. Coffee, dark tea, red wine, dark berries, soy sauce, and curries are just a few examples of foods and drinks that stain teeth. Smoking or chewing tobacco are the worst culprits because they leave behind ugly brown stains you can’t remove with toothbrushing alone.

We offer two types of teeth whitening at Clarendon Family Dentistry: fast in-office treatment and custom take-home whitening kits. 

In-office whitening at our Arlington, VA, office produces dramatic results in about an hour, making this option perfect if you have an upcoming event like a wedding, reunion, or big job interview.

Take-home teeth whitening kits are perfect if you want a convenient option and more control over the process. We take digital impressions of your teeth and customize whitening trays for a perfect fit that provides consistent results and prevents damage to the tender gum tissue. 

Professional Teeth Whitening vs. OTC Kits

Generic whitening kits are easy to find, and if you want to whiten yellow teeth, you may be tempted to try them to see how well they work. Before you invest your hard-earned money, let us save you some time, money, and possible discomfort or damage to your teeth. Professional teeth whitening treatments customized for your needs are your best bet, and here’s why.

More Potent Whitening Agents

The key to achieving the most dramatic, longest-lasting results is the potency of the whitening gel prescribed by your dentist. Because OTC kits must be safe for the widest number of users, their concentration of hydrogen peroxide must be low. You can spend significant money and time on store-bought whiteners and never see the dramatic results you hoped for.

At Clarendon Family Dentistry, we use the most potent whiteners and customize your treatment for your needs for safe treatment and superior results.

Our team at Clarendon Family Dentistry would love to help you achieve a brighter, whiter, more youthful smile. Contact our Arlington, VA, dental office to schedule a teeth cleaning appointment to start the process.