If you live in St George, Utah, or the local area, you can benefit from a teeth whitening procedure at our dental practice. At Southern Utah Dental, we are known for transforming patients' smiles and improving the appearance of their faces and teeth. We have multiple treatment options to make your smile beautiful again. We often recommend a teeth bleaching procedure because it is by far the easiest way to transform your smile. After cleaning your teeth, we can complete this procedure for you as part of your regular oral health routine.

People have their teeth whitened on a regular basis so that they can look and feel great. As people age, it is common for teeth to become dull and yellow. This is in part due to age itself, as well as what a person eats and drinks. Drinking coffee, tea and wine, for example, can stain your teeth. Smoking and eating foods with food coloring can also stain your teeth. Brushing immediately after eating or drinking can help prevent stains, but is typically not enough to remove the risk entirely.

There are several types of teeth whitening techniques. People typically start by using toothpaste to remove stains and discolorations on their teeth. This can help to brighten your teeth, but is typically not enough to actually whiten them. We recommend that people in St George, schedule an appointment with our office for a professional grade treatment or solution instead. Our professional solutions will make improvements after one or two treatments at the most, which may be more dramatic than those from store-bought products.

Many people may try over-the-counter (OTC) products like trays or strips instead of visiting a dentist for professional solutions. These treatments work but not as well as professional solutions because they do not use the strength of what we use during every treatment session, plus you don't get all the benefits such as comfort and color matching right away, which takes longer with OTC treatments. Store bought trays are designed to fit everyone's teeth, not just yours specifically - this means they can become loose, and the gel inside can leak out causing gum irritation.