Enhance Your Smile With Top Rated Teeth Whitening in Grayson!

This isn't the whitening at your local mall. We offer safe, effective, professional in-office whitening done by a dentist.

No More Yellow Teeth!

Do you have teeth that are chipped or cracked? Have your teeth become stained and discolored over time? These and other cosmetic dental flaws can make you self-conscious and embarrassed about your smile. We want to help you achieve a beautiful smile that you can show off with pride and confidence. To reach this goal, we offer several cosmetic dental services. Through high-quality cosmetic dentistry, we can improve the appearance of your smile for a look you will love.


 

Teeth Whitening - Cosmetic Dentistry

Do you feel unhappy with the color of your teeth? Have you noticed your tooth color becoming yellowed and dulled over the years? Maybe you have even tried an over-the-counter whitening kit only to experience disappointing results. If you are interested in whitening the color of your teeth, our professional teeth whitening might be just what you need. With our teeth whitening system, you can achieve your desired stunning, bright smile!

Your teeth may be discolored and stained because of a variety of factors. Some of these factors and habits include:

  • Staining from certain drinks, like tea, soda, wine, or coffee, as well as highly or darkly pigmented foods like berries
  • Tobacco use
  • Deposits of plaque and tartar on your teeth
  • Certain medications
  • Fluorosis, or excessive fluoride ingestion
  • Trauma to the teeth, which can result in grey, white, or brown spots
  • Aging

Our Grayson friendly cosmetic dentists provide a take-home teeth whitening treatment so you can lighten the shade of your smile comfortably at home. Call us today to schedule an appointment to learn more about teeth whitening. We look forward to revitalizing your smile!

What Is KOR Whitening?

KOR Whitening is an advanced professional teeth whitening system developed by cosmetic dentistry researcher Dr. Rod Kurthy. Unlike standard whitening products, KOR uses refrigerated hydrogen peroxide gels that retain full chemical potency from the moment they are manufactured until they are applied to your teeth. Most whitening gels begin losing their strength long before they reach your mouth. KOR's cold-storage delivery process solves this problem directly.

The result is a whitening system capable of addressing not just surface staining from coffee, tea, and wine, but intrinsic staining caused by tetracycline antibiotics, fluorosis, aging, and dental trauma. Those are the stains that frustrate patients the most, and they are the ones KOR is specifically designed to treat.

How KOR Whitening Works

KOR Whitening achieves its results through two mechanisms working together: extended contact time and high gel potency. The custom-fitted KOR trays seal around your teeth, preventing saliva from diluting the gel. This allows the whitening agent to remain in contact with the enamel for far longer than a standard strip or tray allows. Over time, the peroxide molecules penetrate the enamel and break apart the long-chain stain molecules trapped within the tooth structure. Your teeth get whiter from the inside, not just on the surface.

The KOR Whitening Process at Heritage Family Dentistry

Your treatment at Heritage Family Dentistry follows a structured four-step protocol.

Step 1 — Impressions and tray fabrication. Dr. Pickwick takes precise impressions of your upper and lower teeth. These go to the KOR laboratory, where custom-fitted whitening trays are made specifically for your mouth. This fit is central to how the system works.

Step 2 — At-home conditioning phase. You wear your KOR trays at home overnight for 2 to 3 weeks. Each night, you load the trays with the refrigerated KOR gel provided in your kit. This phase conditions your enamel and begins the whitening process.

Step 3 — In-office whitening session. After the at-home phase is complete, you come in for a single in-office appointment. Dr. Pickwick applies a stronger concentration of KOR gel for a stronger whitening effect. A desensitizing agent is used during this visit to minimize sensitivity.

Step 4 — Maintenance. KOR produces long-lasting results when patients follow the maintenance protocol. Periodic at-home use of your trays is all that is needed to keep your results stable over time.

The full protocol is typically completed within three to four weeks from your first appointment to your in-office visit.

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Benefits of KOR Whitening

KOR Whitening is not simply a stronger version of what you have already tried. It works through a fundamentally different mechanism, and patients who have seen disappointing results from other systems are often surprised by what it can achieve.

It Treats Stains Other Systems Cannot

Coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco cause extrinsic staining. Those respond to most professional whitening products. Intrinsic stains are different. They form within the tooth structure itself, driven by tetracycline antibiotics taken during childhood, excessive fluoride intake, aging, or physical trauma to the tooth. KOR is one of the few whitening systems with clinical documentation showing results on intrinsic tetracycline staining, which was previously considered untreatable without veneers or crowns.

Results That Hold Over Time

Most whitening treatments fade within months. KOR produces results that are far more stable because the whitening process penetrates deeper into the enamel. With proper maintenance using your custom trays, your results can last for years. You are not locked into repeated in-office treatments just to keep your smile looking its best.

Reduced Sensitivity

Tooth sensitivity is the most common reason patients avoid or abandon whitening treatment. KOR addresses this directly. The protocol includes desensitizers that work at the cellular level to reduce the sensitivity response during and after treatment. Most patients report far less discomfort with KOR than with other professional whitening systems they have used.

Laboratory-Grade Custom Trays

The trays in the KOR system are fabricated in a dental laboratory to fit your teeth exactly. They seal tightly at the gumline, keeping saliva out and keeping the gel in contact with the enamel. This seal is not a minor detail. It is what separates KOR from systems that use generic or loosely fitted trays.

Fewer Dietary Restrictions After Treatment

Because KOR's protocol stabilizes enamel permeability as part of its design, patients face a shorter list of post-treatment dietary restrictions compared to many other whitening systems. You do not need to avoid all colored foods and beverages for weeks once your treatment is finished.


Ready to Start? Book Your KOR Whitening Consultation Today

If you have been settling for a smile you are not proud of, there is no reason to wait. Dr. Pickwick and the team at Heritage Family Dentistry in Grayson are ready to walk you through your options and get your KOR treatment started. Contact the office today to schedule your consultation.


Why Choose Heritage Family Dentistry for KOR Whitening in Grayson?

Choosing a provider for cosmetic dental treatment is not just about the product. It is about the dentist administering it, the practice's clinical standards, and the level of personal care you receive from start to finish.

Dr. Erin Pickwick, DMD — 16+ Years of Clinical Experience

Dr. Pickwick earned her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in 2010. She completed an additional year of postgraduate training through a general dentistry residency at the University of Alabama and the VA Medical Center in Birmingham before returning to the Gwinnett area to practice. She has been treating patients in this community for over 16 years.

Dr. Pickwick holds active membership in the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Georgia Dental Association, and the Hinman Dental Society. She served as president of the Georgia Academy of General Dentistry, a role earned through peer recognition within her professional community. She also volunteers her clinical skills through Georgia Missions of Mercy, providing dental care to underserved populations across the state.

A Practice With 40+ Years of Community Roots

Heritage Family Dentistry has served the Grayson and Gwinnett County community since 1982. This is not a dental chain. The practice is privately owned, and the team knows their patients by name. Dr. Pickwick grew up in this practice. Her mother, Dr. Kathy Huber, founded it. That connection to the community is reflected in how the office operates.

The practice earned Best of Gwinnett recognition in both 2024 and 2025, as voted on by local residents.

Modern Diagnostics and a No-Pressure Environment

Heritage Family Dentistry uses modern 3D diagnostic technology to plan and evaluate treatment. For patients who experience dental anxiety, sedation options are available. The office is built around a judgment-free, no-pressure philosophy, and every step of your treatment is explained before it begins.

Financing options are available for cosmetic procedures, making KOR Whitening accessible regardless of your current budget. Ask the team about monthly payment plans when you call to schedule.

 

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New Patient Specials

New Patient Comprehensive Dental Exam
$159

No insurance? We offer a $159 Comprehensive New Patient Exam and X-Rays.

New patients only. Cannot be combined with insurance.

No Insurance?
The Heritage Family Dentistry Membership Plan
With our membership plan, you can receive the quality care you need at a discounted price. Both monthly and annual payment plans are available.

Cannot be combined with insurance.

Our Grayson Dental Practice Location

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Office Hours:

Monday - Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
(one Friday per month)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed