Teeth Whitening

Get a Brighter Smile with Our Teeth Whitening in San Antonio, TX

One of the most common desires for patients has whiter teeth. When considering your options, it is important to consult us to make sure you have all the facts and understand how they may affect your teeth and mouth and which bleaching delivery system will best fit your needs. Many people think the discoloring of teeth is due to plaque or buildup. Yet, various factors can affect the color of your teeth, including food, tea, coffee, tobacco, age, and medications. Understanding what is causing the discoloration is important to whiten your teeth properly. Bleach does not work on all teeth, so it is necessary to consult Southside Family Dental Center - Dr. Deborah Diaz- Murphy before any treatment. Whitening will not be effective on veneers, crowns (caps), white or silver fillings, or if the color is caused by medications or injury.

Get Whiter Teeth

Whitening toothpaste and mouthwashes are not effective in changing the true color of your teeth, and they only remove stains on the surface of your teeth. To truly whiten your natural tooth color, we recommend using bleaching trays at home. When you bleach at home, YOU are in the driver's seat and decide how white you want to go. Most bleaching can be completed within 5-10 applications.

Teeth whitening products use bleaches (either hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide) placed in Trays, which break stains into smaller pieces, making them harder to see so your teeth are brighter.

We have two Tray options available:

Custom-Fit Trays, plus enough bleach to last for 16 separate applications. Having custom trays is that you never need to buy more trays. When you need more bleach, just come to the office to buy more bleach applicators to fill your custom trays.
Generic Trays are in Kits containing 20 individual, disposable, pre-filled trays with bleach inside them. You wear them (an upper and a lower) once, then throw them away. When you need more trays/bleach, you come to the office and buy another Kit.

In-house Bleaching - We offer a in-office bleaching service to get those unwanted stains out effectively, safely, and quick. It takes about 20 minutes for the application to set, and once done, you will notice a difference in your smile.

Bleach comes in various strengths, and Dr. Deborah Diaz- Murphy or one of our hygienists will help determine the correct strength for you. We will also advise you about the frequency and duration of bleaching. Sometimes, teeth can become temporarily sensitive from the bleach, especially due to over-bleaching them. If this happens, our staff can help suggest desensitizing products.