Teeth Whitening in Winston-Salem, NC

A white, radiant smile can make a powerful first impression — and give you the confidence to show it more often. At Trenton B. Bottoms, DDS, we offer professional teeth whitening in Winston Salem using proven, safe, and customizable options to fit your goals, timeline, and sensitivity level.

Whether you're preparing for a special occasion or just want to reverse everyday stains from coffee, wine, or aging, our team provides expert guidance and high-quality whitening treatments that deliver real results — without harming your enamel or irritating your gums.

Which Whitening Option Is Right for You?

We offer multiple teeth whitening solutions, each selected for its safety, effectiveness, and ability to meet your personal preferences:

Zoom! Teeth Whitening (In-Office)

Zoom is our most powerful option for fast, dramatic results. This in-office treatment can whiten your teeth by several shades in just one visit — perfect for weddings, interviews, or anyone looking for immediate improvement.

• Light-activated gel for enhanced whitening
  
• Completed in under two hour
  
• Minimal post-treatment sensitivity
  
• Ideal for deeper, stubborn stains
  

DayWhite Take-Home Whitening

Philips DayWhite is a flexible, high-performance whitening system used during the day with custom trays.

• Designed for shorter wear times (30 minutes/day)
  
• Great for those who want to control their whitening at home
  
• Includes desensitizing agents for comfort
  
• Custom trays ensure even application and better results than OTC kits
  

Custom Take-Home Whitening Trays

For patients who prefer a gradual approach, we also offer traditional custom whitening trays with professional-strength gel.

• Wear for 30–60 minutes per day over 1–2 weeks
  
• Great for maintaining in-office result
  
• Refillable gel makes touch-ups easy and affordable
  

Not sure which system is right for you? We’ll help you decide based on your goals, lifestyle, and sensitivity level during your comprehensive consultation.

Why Professional Whitening?

Many patients try store-bought whitening strips or toothpaste with little success — or worse, with sensitivity and enamel damage. Here's why our patients choose professional whitening over DIY methods:

• Faster results with stronger, dentist-supervised gel
  
• Reduced sensitivity through pH-balanced formulas and custom tray
  
• Even whitening without patchiness or gum irritation
  
• Longer-lasting brightness with better stain control
  

If you’ve searched for a dentist near me offering safe, high-impact teeth whitening, we’re here to help you achieve the confident smile you deserve.

What to Expect from Your Whitening Appointment

1. Consultation: We evaluate your smile, discuss goals, and determine which whitening option fits best.
   
2. Treatment or Tray Fabrication: Depending on your choice, we begin Zoom in-office whitening or take impressions for your custom trays
   
3. At-Home Instructions: If you choose a take-home option, we’ll walk you through the process and provide clear usage guidelines.
   
4. Ongoing Maintenance: We offer cleanings and exams and touch-up gel to maintain your bright results year-roun
   

Who Is a Good Candidate for Whitening?

Teeth whitening is ideal for most adults with healthy teeth and gums who want to brighten surface or age-related stains. Common reasons patients choose whitening include:

• Coffee, tea, or red wine stains
  
• Yellowing from tobacco or aging
  
• Discoloration from certain medications or fluoride
  
• Boosting confidence for events or photograph
  

If you have existing dental restorations (like crowns or fillings), we’ll discuss how whitening may affect your overall results and recommend the best plan moving forward.