Teeth Whitening

  • February 4, 2026

    Professional Teeth Whitening : Brighten Your Smile Safely

    A bright, white smile can make a lasting impression and boost your confidence. At Delaune Dental, we offer professional teeth whitening treatment to help you achieve a radiant smile safely and effectively. Whether you’ve been searching for teeth whitening near me or want to know how long does teeth whitening last, this guide will provide…
  • July 18, 2025

    What Makes In-Office Teeth Whitening Worth the Cost

    In a world where your smile is often the first thing people notice, achieving a brighter, whiter smile has never been more important. If you’ve been considering whitening your teeth, you might be wondering: Is professional teeth whitening worth the cost? At Delaune Dental in Metairie, we believe it absolutely is. Let’s dive into what…
  • January 15, 2024

    What Happens If My Tooth Root Broke During an Extraction?

    About three weeks after wisdom teeth extraction, I began having pain in the space of the lower right  tooth, on the side of my face, and in my ear and eye. Most of the pain is gone except in the back of my eye. My dentist wouldn’t let me see the wisdom teeth that he…
  • October 27, 2023

    Dentist or Orthodontist to Reduce My Tooth Gap?

    Should I get a cosmetic dentist or an orthodontist to close my gap a little? The gap is between my front teeth, but it’s getting wider by the week. I used to like the gap and saw it as my signature smile. However, it’s getting wider as I age. I don’t want to close the…
  • September 30, 2023

    When Will I See Results from At-Home Teeth Whitening?

    When will I see results from at-home teeth whitening? I started using carbamide peroxide 16% for my tetracycline stains about 5 weeks ago. I gave my teeth a break after only getting slight improvement. How long should I wait before trying again to avoid over-bleaching my teeth. I wonder whether I should try another brand…
  • August 31, 2023

    An Unhealed Sinus Perforation Is Delaying My Treatment Plan

    I’ve waited for an upper left sinus perforation after tooth extraction to heal since late May, but I still have symptoms. My next step was to get teeth whitening and four dental implants. I’m concerned that it will be 2025 before my dental work is complete. I don’t think my dentist can control the infection…
  • June 29, 2023

    How Can I Whiten My Teeth After Braces?

    I should be finished with braces in October. How can I whiten my teeth after the braces are off? My teeth were yellow before the braces, and now they look spotty and yellow. Which whitening strips or toothpaste should I use? – Thanks, Ahmed from VA   Ahmed, Teeth whitening trays…
  • January 9, 2023

    Dental Bonding Doesn’t Match My Whitened Teeth

    Hi, I got my teeth whitened in October and waited until the color stabilized before whitening them again. I did everything my dentist told me to do. Now that my dentist applied new dental bonding to four of my front teeth, the bonding is two shades darker than my natural teeth. My teeth look patchy…
  • October 29, 2022

    Could a Pulp Cap Work for My Tooth?

    Last month, my dentist filled two cavities. While removing the decay from the third tooth, he mistakenly exposed the pulp. He stopped trying to remove the decay and used a pulp cap to avoid root canal treatment. Before that visit, I had not heard of a pulp cap, but I had to decide rather quickly…
  • February 4, 2022

    Why Do I Need Another Root Canal If I Take Care of My Teeth?

    I have two root canal teeth, and during my last visit, my dentist said I would soon need a third one. The first two root canals were completed after filling failed. I grind my teeth, and my dentist said I need another root canal on a cracked tooth that grinding may have caused. I have…