Teeth Whitening – La Porte, IN

As the years go by, coffee, tea, red wine, and simply aging can dim even the most carefully brushed smiles. But that doesn’t mean these stubborn stains have to be permanent. At Region Dental, our team of cosmetic dental experts offers professional teeth whitening in La Porte to help you remove discoloration and reveal a smile you'll be proud to show off. Whether you're freshening up before a big event or finally breaking up years of buildup, our take-home kits can help you shine.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?

Most patients with extrinsic stains (the kind caused by things like food, drinks, and tobacco) are excellent candidates for professional teeth whitening. If your teeth and gums are healthy and your discoloration sits on or near the surface of your enamel, whitening can make a dramatic difference.

Patients with tooth sensitivity, restorations like crowns or veneers, or deeper intrinsic stains may need a different solution or more rounds of treatment. Rest assured that our team will evaluate your smile at your consultation and help you decide whether teeth whitening is right for you before we begin.

How Does Teeth Whitening Work?

Professional teeth whitening uses a concentrated gel or hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide to break down and lift stains from the surface of your smile. Unlike store-bought strips that rely on weaker formulas, our professional-grade kits go deep into your enamel to effectively remove stubborn stains.

Even discoloration caused by years of coffee, tea, or red wine can be erased quickly, resulting in a noticeably brighter smile. And with good care and maintenance, your treatment will last far longer than anything available over the counter.

Take-Home Teeth Whitening

Our take-home whitening kits give you the power of professional results on your own schedule. At our Le Porte office, we'll create custom-fitted trays to hold the whitening gel snugly against your teeth and minimize gum irritation.

Simply wear them as directed every day, and within a couple of weeks, you'll see a significantly whiter, more refreshed smile—all from the comfort of your home.

Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile

Once you've achieved the brightest smile you’ve ever had, you’ll just need to build a few simple habits to help your results go the distance.

• Rinse with water after consuming staining foods and beverages like coffee, tea, or red wine.
• Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, and a few times a week with ADA-approved whitening toothpaste to keep surface stains from building back up.
• Floss each day before bed to get rid of pigment-bearing plaque buildup.
• Limit tobacco products and vaping to protect both your results and your overall oral health.
• Attend regular checkups and cleanings at our La Porte office once every six months.