Teeth Whitening Whittier, CA

Professional teeth whitening is a faster way to achieve a dramatically brighter smile.

Everyone deals with staining. Over time, teeth can get darker or even stain due to:

Age
Medications
Poor oral hygiene practices
The food and beverages we consume

Good oral hygiene at home, as well as regular dental cleanings, are essential for reducing staining. But it’s only professional whitening that can completely eliminate deep stains and give you a significantly whiter, brighter smile.

What Teeth Whitening Options Do I Have?

The fastest, easiest way to brighten a dull smile is with professional teeth whitening. Here are your options for teeth whitening in Whittier.

Traditional Teeth Whitening

We take impressions of your teeth and pour them up in plaster to create models of your teeth. Based on these models, we can create custom whitening trays. At home, you place whitening gel into the trays and then put the trays in your mouth for an allotted amount of time each day until you reach your desired level of brightness.

Zoom! Teeth Whitening in Whittier

Zoom! Teeth Whitening sessions take about 45 minutes. We place a whitening solution on your teeth after isolating them. Then, we shine a special light on your teeth, which activates the gel.

Why Invest in Professional Teeth Whitening Services?

Many people choose over-the-counter teeth whitening products like toothpaste and whitening gels or strips because they’re cheaper than professional options.

We don’t recommend going this route for a few reasons.

Effectiveness: Cheaper whitening products often don’t work. Or if they do, they don’t provide significant shade changes, especially for patients who have very dark, deep stains.
Safety: These whitening products aren’t a customized solution. Therefore, you can end up with tooth sensitivity. You can also experience gum soreness (when the bleaching solution ends up on your gums) and even tissue sloughing.

Professional options are custom. If you choose the take-home option, you get custom trays that fit your teeth like a glove, which helps control the amount of whitening agent that ends up on your gums. For those who choose Zoom!, you don’t have to worry about gum sensitivity at all since we carefully place the whitening solution on your teeth.

Another perk of using professional whitening options: you’ll get dramatic results much faster!

Does Teeth Whitening Hurt?

Teeth whitening isn’t painful. You shouldn’t even notice it’s happening, except for the fact that you have a whitening substance on your teeth.

Some people experience some tooth sensitivity after whitening, particularly to cold food, drinks, or air. Thankfully, we can take steps to significantly lessen or even completely eliminate any sensitivity.

What Kind of Results Can I Expect from Teeth Whitening?

With professional teeth whitening, you can expect tremendous results. Many people achieve a brightness that’s eight shades lighter after a Zoom! whitening session. You can achieve similar results with professional at-home whitening trays. However, this process is a bit slower, and it can take some weeks to achieve your whitening goals.

Who Shouldn’t Whiten Their Teeth?

Not every patient is a good candidate for teeth whitening procedures. Some whitening contraindications include:

Dental decay
Active periodontal disease
A gum or tooth infection
Thin enamel
Cracked teeth
Intrinsic staining (staining inside the tooth)

Fortunately, there are remedies for many of these situations. For instance, if we remove dental decay, repair cracked teeth, or treat your infections, you may be eligible for teeth whitening.

What if you have intrinsic staining? This is a common scenario in patients who have had a root canal because the nerve of their tooth has died. In this situation, we can perform a dental procedure in which we whiten the tooth from the inside out.

Is Teeth Whitening Covered by Insurance?

Unfortunately, teeth whitening is not covered by insurance. It is considered a cosmetic procedure, one that is optional/elective, as opposed to restorative treatments that are necessary due to dental diseases.

How Can I Keep My Teeth Whiter Longer?

It’s natural for teeth to change shade over time. We can inadvertently speed up this process with the foods we eat, though.

Because of this, teeth whitening is not permanent. It is something you’ll likely need to touch up every now and then. However, you can reduce the level of tooth staining you experience by:

Brushing twice a day (or after every meal/snack)
Rinsing your mouth after snacking (if you can’t brush)
Flossing daily
Using an electric toothbrush (which can help remove some surface stains better than a manual toothbrush)
Using a dentist-recommended toothpaste
Use a straw when drinking

You can also reduce staining by limiting or eliminating the following foods:

Wine (even white wine can contribute to staining due to high acidity)
Tea (yes, even herbal and white teas
Coffee
Soda (especially dark colas)
Dark-colored sauces
Sports drinks (due to their acid content)
Dark berries

Get a Beautiful Hollywood Smile in Less Time

If you’re looking for a faster way to get a beautiful smile, professional teeth whitening is the way to go. You’ll get more dramatic results in less time. Plus, you’re less likely to experience sensitivity. When you’re ready to upgrade your look but aren’t ready to invest in a complete smile makeover, test the waters of cosmetic dentistry with professional teeth whitening in Whittier.

Are you ready to get a brighter, whiter smile? Contact us to schedule a professional teeth whitening appointment.

WHY CHOOSE US?

Flexible Appointment Times – Including Same Day!
Friendly Staff to Make Your Family Feel Safe and Comfortable
Priority Given for Dental Emergencies
Affordable Financing Options and Payment Plans Are Available

CALL (562) 414-5025
OR
REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT NOW!

Request Appointment