Smile Whitening Options

Everybody loves a bright white smile, and there are a variety of products and procedures available to help you improve the look of yours.

KöR Whitening is widely recognized as the world’s most effective whitening system – with no need for lights or lasers. KöR offers cost-effective solutions from home whitening for typical patients, to astonishing treatment of tetracycline cases — and everything in-between. Start by speaking with Dr. Latimer or one of our staff.

We can tell you whether whitening procedures would be effective for you. Whiteners may not correct all types of discoloration. For example, yellowish-hued teeth will probably lighten well, brownish-colored teeth may lighten less well, and grayish-hued teeth may require a special KöR system to lighten at all.

If you have ceramic or resin restorations placed on your front teeth, the whitener will not affect the color of these materials, and they will stand out in your newly whitened smile. You may want to investigate other options, like new porcelain veneers or resin bonding to lighten the shade of previously restored teeth.

For more information, request an appointment and we will be in touch with you shortly.

“Dr. Latimer has made a significant difference in my life. After my previous dentist retired, I began seeing Dr. Latimer in the spring of 2021. I had dealt with jaw pain from TMJ for decades and had worn a bite guard at night throughout that time. When my old bite guard broke, my previous dentist had replaced it with one that was slightly different. I wore it nightly during the pandemic, but it never worked as well. By the time I started seeing Dr. Latimer, I had a great deal of jaw pain and headaches. She worked me through one bite guard after another until I finally got some relief, but along the way, she had me wear a pulse ox some nights. She commented repeatedly that she thought I needed a sleep study because based on the pulse ox data, I was showing signs of sleep apnea. I’ve never had trouble sleeping, don’t snore, and don’t feel tired or sleepy during the day. I truly couldn’t believe that jaw clenching could be a sign of sleep apnea. But I met with a pulmonologist, had the sleep study, and Dr. Latimer was totally right! I’ve been using a CPAP for about a year and a half, and my jaw aches and headaches have completely disappeared. But most importantly, she may well be responsible for saving my life because sleep apnea causes a huge strain on the heart, brain, etc. I never would have guessed that I have it had it not been for her. ”

Jill R.