Teeth Whitening
Our Doctors prefer to utilize custom bleach trays, desensitizer and tubes of gel for most effective whitening. We recommend use of our products for 2-3weeks every night at home for a natural bright shade of white (after your thorough training appointment). Patients also have the option for an in office whitening boost as well for the absolute brightest teeth possible.
Professional whitening performed by our office is considered to be the most effective and safest method; done properly, tooth whitening can last as long as five years. Over-the-counter whitening systems are somewhat effective as long as they are monitored and directions followed closely.
The darker tissue of your teeth, the dentin, can become exposed as the outer layer of enamel is worn away by the effects of aging or things like caffeine and tobacco.
Food particles are naturally attracted to a tooth's enamel by a certain protein. Products like coffee and tea, berries and soy sauce are notorious for staining teeth. Over time, teeth actually become more absorbent and vulnerable to staining from food and other substances.
One type of stain—caused by traumatic injuries, medications and fluorosis—actually begins inside the tooth; brushing and flossing don’t help. Another type of stain—one that can be more easily attacked by brushing, flossing and rinsing—is caused by external factors such as foods.
More and more people today are choosing tooth-whitening procedures to reverse the effects of aging and abuse from food and tobacco stains.
Some commercially available "whitening toothpastes" can be somewhat effective at removing stains and making teeth a few shades brighter. However, many of these products have abrasive substances that can actually wear away your tooth's enamel.
Whitening agents actually change the color of your teeth, but only are effective on certain types of stains. For example, bleaching agents have a difficult time removing brownish or grayish stains. These products also are not as effective on pitted or badly discolored teeth, or on restorations such as crowns, bridges, bonding and tooth-colored fillings (porcelain veneers or dental bonding may be more appropriate in this case).
INTRODUCING
Our Dental Services
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*We fill all insurances (except Medicaid) for our patients, even though we are not in network with any. This usually means you still have coverage for routine services. Give our front desk a call and we will be happy to call your insurance company for you and verify all the details of what coverage you have prior to your first appointment, so you know what exact costs will be, if any!
WHY CHOOSE US
Hargis Family Dentistry provides a wide variety of dental services and procedures to address all of our patients' dental health needs. By combining quality patient care with up-to-date technology, we are able to treat patients of all ages in a comfortable and relaxing setting.
Our dentists and expert staff are trained to not only treat patients but to identify what caused the health concern in the first place. This comprehensive approach sets patients of Hargis Family Dentistry on the road to recovery and long-term oral health.
WHO WE ARE
At our privately owned, small town family dentistry practice, we know how important having a great smile is to looking and feeling good.
However, we also know how many people are very anxious at visiting the dentist and avoid dental care for that reason. That's why the entire team is committed to providing a personalized experience of the highest quality at our conservative dentistry practice.
A wide range of dental services
Family clinic
Individual approach to patient
Patient safety treatment
High-quality trained staff
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