Teeth Whitening
Are you unsatisfied with the color of your teeth?
Staining can occur for many reasons, including smoking or tobacco use. Your teeth can also become stained by regularly eating certain foods and beverages. Plus, teeth naturally start to darken as you age.
Luckily, visiting our office for a professional whitening treatment can reverse the effects of tooth staining and give you back your dazzling smile. Brilliant, white teeth will make you look healthier and more youthful.There are many over-the-counter whitening treatments readily available for purchase; however, professional whitening is generally safer and more effective. Applicator trays in over-the-counter kits are intended to be “one size fits all,” which can result in them fitting uncomfortably in your mouth since they aren’t designed specifically for your teeth. Whitening gels included with this type of product can sometimes be too abrasive or can leak because of ill-fitting trays, leading to gum and 
Your dentist will choose whitening gel in the appropriate strength for your case while accounting for factors like your level of sensitivity and your whitening goals. This gel is typically applied using custom-made applicator trays for maximum comfort and also to protect the tissues in your mouth from becoming irritated by the whitening gel. Teeth can be lightened dramatically in only one session.
At-Home Whitening
If you prefer to whiten your teeth at your convenience, your dentist may provide you with a custom at-home whitening kit. Your applicator trays will be made just for you, and the strength of the whitening gel will be chosen to meet your needs. You will be given specific instructions for using it safely. We offer two different types of custom whitening trays, along with pre-formed whitening trays. Contact us today to learn which option will be best for your smile.
After this kind of whitening treatment, you will typically be asked to schedule a follow-up visit with our office to check on your progress
Schedule a Consultation Today
Why wait any longer to start toward your perfect smile? Contact your cosmetic dentist today to find out more about whitening services.
Frequently Asked Questions
While the whitening kits you can find at your local drugstore cost less than professional kits, the truth is that this is a case where you get what you pay for. Drugstore whitening kits are designed to be "one size fits all," which often translates to "one size fits none." The strengths are much lower than what you can get in a professional kit, meaning that you must use the product for a longer period of time and are still unlikely to get the results you can find in a professional product. Additionally, your results are not being monitored by the dentist you know and trust.
Meet Our Doctors:
Dr. Kyle Connolly DDS
Dr. Kyle Connolly is originally from Epworth, Iowa (God’s Country). He graduated from Western Dubuque and then Loras College in 1998. After graduation, he worked in research at the University of Iowa before attending dental ...
Dr. John Reed
A Roosevelt graduate and Des Moines native, Dr. John Reed joined South Des Moines Dental as an associate in 1985…and never left. He is a graduate of St. Olaf College and the University of Iowa ...