Swartout Dental offers professional-grade teeth whitening that delivers results measurably beyond anything available over the counter. Dr. Swartout uses clinically formulated whitening agents that penetrate enamel to break down intrinsic staining — the kind caused by coffee, tea, red wine, and years of natural discolouration — rather than just surface deposits. Treatment is available as a take-home kit with custom-fitted trays made from impressions of your own teeth, ensuring even coverage and minimal gum irritation. Most patients achieve a shade improvement of 4–8 levels on the VITA shade guide within two to three weeks of consistent use.
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Whitening agents do not alter the colour of porcelain, ceramic, or composite restorations — only natural tooth enamel responds to peroxide. Dr. Swartout will assess your existing restorations before treatment and advise whether replacement may be needed to match your new shade.
Most patients retain their results for 1–3 years, depending on diet and habits. Avoiding heavy staining foods and drinks in the 48 hours immediately after whitening — when enamel pores are most open — has the single biggest impact on longevity. Top-up treatments with your existing trays are quick and inexpensive.
Sensitivity during whitening is common but manageable. Dr. Swartout may recommend a lower-concentration gel used over a longer period, or a desensitising pre-treatment, to make the process comfortable. Patients with active decay or gum disease are treated for those conditions first, as whitening on compromised teeth can worsen sensitivity.