There’s something about a smile that can light up a room. But if you’re bothered or embarrassed by your less-than-pearly teeth, you might be hesitant to flash that grin. That can make you seem less friendly or confident, affecting your life in unwelcoming ways.
Fortunately, teeth whitening can help you achieve a smile you can’t wait to show off. That’s true even if you have sensitive teeth.
At Sokoly Dental in Washington, DC, Thomas D. Sokoly, DDS, tailors your teeth whitening to you, your teeth, and your comfort level. With this kind of personalized care, you can lift stains and brighten your teeth without experiencing the sharp, shooting pain you might have with store-bought kits.
When you buy teeth whitening products at the store, they’re one-size-fits-all. These products want to deliver results and, consequently, might contain too much of a potentially irritating whitening solution for your sensitive teeth.
Dr. Sokoly offers a different approach. He starts by evaluating your mouth. Sometimes, your tooth sensitivity is treatable. For example, if you’re experiencing discomfort because of gum recession or a cracked tooth, he may recommend correcting the problem first. This way, your whitening process can be as comfortable as possible.
Even if your sensitivity isn’t reversible, Dr. Sokoly takes steps to make your whitening as comfortable as possible. He’s able to do that with personalized treatment.
For starters, he offers treatments that help the whitening solution stay precisely on your teeth. Store-bought whitening kits tend to allow the solution to move around. When it reaches your gums, it can irritate them, making your sensitivity worse. By keeping the solution in place, Dr. Sokoly reduces the risk that you’ll be uncomfortable during treatment.
Beyond that, he can tailor the whitening solution to your teeth and your whitening goals. With added control, he has more ways to address your sensitivity.
In addition to making your teeth whitening process as comfortable as possible, Dr. Sokoly and our team want to make it convenient. That’s why we offer two forms of teeth whitening.
You can choose to get your teeth whitened in our office for brighter teeth in a single visit. We use a strong whitening solution.
We also offer personalized, professional-grade at-home teeth whitening. With this treatment, we custom-fit the whitening trays to your teeth. This helps the solution stay on your teeth instead of moving to your gums, reducing the risk of discomfort.
Don’t let tooth sensitivity keep you from a bright smile. Get a teeth whitening plan tailored to you and designed with your comfort in mind by calling our Washington, DC, office or booking an appointment online today.
