Teeth Whitening

Our teeth are naturally meant to be white because the protective enamel layer that surrounds each tooth is made of calcium, a mineral that is white in color. However, enamel usually contains a hint of gray or yellow, too. Because enamel is translucent, the darker or more yellow layer of dentin below enamel shows through, especially as we age and our enamel begins to thin.

At Chattanooga Dental Arts, our dentists are committed to not only the health of your teeth and gums, but also the appearance of your smile. We know what a white and bright smile can do for a person’s attitude, confidence, and happiness. That’s why we offer an outstanding take-home whitening system.

We’ll take an impression of your teeth in order to fabricate custom-fitted mouth trays right here in our office. These trays hold the whitening solution close to your teeth and prevent saliva from diluting the efficacy of the gel. All you have to do is fill each tray with the professional grade bleaching gel that we provide and wear them for the length of time that either Drs. Jancy Parkerson-McGovern and Daniel McGovern recommends.

Stains and discolorations from food, beverages, tobacco, and aging disappear gradually to reveal radiant teeth. Use as directed for one to four weeks to achieve your whitest, brightest smile.

Another advantage of using a take-home whitening system is that you can easily touch-up your smile whenever you notice that your teeth are beginning to look dull or darker. The same whitening solution you used to initially transform your smile is perfect for the occasional touch-up, too!