Teeth Whitening – St. Augustine, FL
Brighter Smiles Start Here
Are coffee, tea, or age leaving your teeth looking dull or discolored? At Total Dental Care: Tony Lee, DMD, we offer professional whitening treatments that safely and effectively restore your smile’s brilliant shine. Whether you want a quick in-office boost or a convenient take-home option, our treatments are customized to meet your needs. With our guidance, you can achieve a brighter, more confident smile without guesswork or ineffective over-the-counter kits.
Why Choose Total Dental Care: Tony Lee, DMD For Teeth Whitening?
- Experienced and Friendly Cosmetic Dentist
- Powerful ZOOM! Teeth Whitening
- CareCredit Financing Available
Who Is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Professional whitening is ideal for patients whose teeth have been stained by food, drinks, tobacco or vape, and even natural aging. If you have healthy gums, no untreated cavities, and want a noticeable boost in your smile’s brightness, you’re likely a great fit.
Patients with dental restorations (like crowns or veneers) or deep intrinsic stains may need alternative solutions. But if that’s you—don't worry. We’ll review your goals and oral health during your consultation to recommend the best path forward, no matter your needs.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Professional whitening uses peroxide-based gels that penetrate tooth enamel and break apart stain molecules. In-office treatments combine concentrated gel with special light activation to accelerate results, while take-home options use lower-strength formulas for gradual whitening.
Both methods are safe and supervised. So, not only will you feel less sensitivity afterward, but you’ll get more dramatic results than store-bought products.
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
Our Colgate whitening pens offer a convenient, at-home way to brighten your smile. With a quick-dry formula and peroxide-based gel, they’re great for touch-ups or gradual whitening with no trays or lights required. While not as powerful as in-office treatments, they’re a great option for mild stains or maintenance between visits.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
Our ZOOM! whitening system can whiten your teeth by several shades in just one appointment. During your visit, we’ll apply a professional-strength gel and activate it with a special UV light. This breaks down stains quickly and effectively, revealing the dazzling enamel underneath years of discoloration. If you’re looking for a way to “WOW” in under an hour, this is the treatment for you.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
Once your smile is brightened, you’ll need to form some good habits to keep it looking its best, such as:
- Brushing and floss daily to prevent new stains from forming.
- Limiting food and drinks that cause discoloration, like coffee, tea, wine, and soda.
- Rinsing or brushing after consuming stain-causing beverages.
- Avoiding tobacco and vape products, which can cause stubborn yellow or brown stains.
- Scheduling regular checkups and cleanings every six months.
- Using one of our Colgate whitening pens for touch-ups.