Teeth Whitening
What is Teeth Whitening?
Whitening is a great way to improve the look of your teeth and remove any discoloration and staining. Your teeth might stain and discolor because of a variety of different reasons. Whether you’re a smoker, coffee drinker or are just unhappy with how your teeth look, professional whitening is a great way to increase your confidence and your likelihood to smile. Whitening is safe, effective and can remove years worth of stains and deep discoloration.
Why is Teeth Whitening needed?
Many different factors can contribute to a dull, yellowed and stained smile. You will find that professional whitening is far superior to other options because of the quality of the products being used. Some of the reasons your teeth would look dull or yellow include:
- Smoking
- Drinking tea, coffee, soda and wine
- Eating staining foods (berries)
- Certain medications
- Natural aging
- Improper dental hygiene methods
Who’s a candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Most patients who want whitening can have it safely done in our office or as a take-home professional whitening method. If you have restorations, it’s important to note that whitening cannot lighten them anymore than they were when originally placed. It is normal to experience sensitivity, but this will only last during treatment and shortly after. Whitening results can last for months or years with proper maintenance.
What happens during the Teeth Whitening process?
The process begins with a consultation to determine if whitening will be beneficial to you and what method is best. We will then offer in-office whitening that uses a specialized whitening gel as well as a light to accelerate results. For take-home whitening, custom-made trays can be made for you and used in conjunction with a professional-grade whitening gel. Both methods are incredibly beneficial for whitening your smile by multiple shades. To maintain results, be sure to avoid eating or drinking anything that could stain your smile.
If you’re interested in professionally whitening your teeth, call our office today to schedule an appointment for a consultation. For the past 15 years, we’ve been serving the folks of Mountain View and El Monte with the ability to communicate with our bilingual patients.