Spring has sprung, so naturally it’s time for some cleaning. No, we’re not talking about cleaning the gutters, sweeping out the garage or weeding the flower beds. The kind of spring cleaning we’re talking about is the kind that leaves your smile fresher looking, too. At Cowlitz River Dental we offer teeth whitening, so the folks in Castle Rock, WA, near Longview, WA, and the surrounding communities will have even more to smile about this season.
Dr. L Blaine Kennington and his team know that there are many over-the-counter teeth whitening systems available in supermarkets, pharmacies and big box stores. However, the problem with those is that you never know how long they’ve actually been sitting on the shelf, which can affect the potency of the whitening formula. With the teeth whitening system that we use at Cowlitz River Dental, you can be sure that our professional grade gel is at the peak of potency.
Teeth Whitening in the Office or at Home
If you have a big event coming up this spring—a wedding, prom or a graduation—then you’ll want to choose our in-office teeth whitening system. In just one visit to our office in Castle Rock, you can have a smile that is several shades whiter and brighter. On the other hand, if your schedule doesn’t allow for another appointment—or if you’d simply prefer to whiten your teeth in the comfort of your own home—then we also offer a take-home whitening system. With this, you’ll receive custom-fitted trays and a professional grade whitening gel. Fill the trays with gel and wear them according to Dr. Kennington’s instructions and you’ll begin to see results in no time, with the best effect happening in about two weeks.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you’d like to spruce up your smile for spring, then call us at Cowlitz River Dental in Castle Rock, WA, to find out more about teeth whitening. We conveniently serve patients from Longview, WA, as well as Castle Rock, Kelso, Lewis County and the surrounding areas.
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