{"id":130,"date":"2015-12-01T12:58:55","date_gmt":"2015-12-01T17:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.virginiagregory.com\/?p=130"},"modified":"2026-08-07T11:37:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T15:37:04","slug":"mt-pleasant-teeth-whitening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smilecarolinasc.com\/blog\/mt-pleasant-teeth-whitening\/","title":{"rendered":"Rely on Dr. Virginia L. Gregory for Mt. Pleasant Teeth Whitening"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For patients in the Charleston, SC area, Dr. Virginia L. Gregory offers superior cosmetic dentistry services in a spa-like atmosphere that makes every patient feel relaxed and comfortable throughout treatment. Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry services because it’s a quick, painless way to improve any smile. No matter how well patients care for teeth, the foods and drinks we consume on a daily basis leave stains, and almost every patient benefits from teeth whitening. At Dr. Gregory’s Mt. Pleasant dental practice, we offer Zoom!<\/a> in-office teeth whitening that dramatically brightens smiles up to ten shades in just one visit.
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Best Charleston Teeth Whitening Option – Zoom!<\/h3>

Teeth whitening relies on the oxidizing reaction that occurs when hydrogen peroxide is introduced to bacteria and stain molecules on teeth. This chemical reaction penetrates the surface enamel, and lifts stains from the dentin layer below brightening smiles. The Zoom! whitening system speeds the process by catalyzing the chemical reaction using no-heat LED lights. The unique whitening gel formula coupled with the LED light offers patients the best teeth whitening option available. The first step in any whitening treatment is documenting patient’s original smile. A digital photo is taken to be compared to a photo taken following treatment to measure improvement. Because oxidation can damage soft-tissue, in-office treatment is ideal since the dentist protects gums, lips and cheeks from the possibly damaging effects. Once soft tissue is protected and teeth are isolated, whitening gel is applied in a thin layer to the surface of teeth, and the catalyzing light is placed over the mouth. Over the course of 30 to 45 minutes, patients allow the whitening gel to work. Once the desired results have been reached, the whitening gel is removed, and patients take their follow up photo to compare with their initial image. Patients typically improve brightens between 5 and 10 shades.<\/p>

Benefits of Teeth Whitening<\/h3>