Teeth Whitening
Smile Brighter With Our Professional Teeth Whitening Services
Professional teeth whitening can help reduce stains and discoloration, giving you a brighter, more confident smile with safe and effective dental guidance.
A brighter smile can help you feel more confident in both personal and professional settings. Over time, teeth can become stained or discolored due to foods, beverages, tobacco use, aging, and other factors. Professional teeth whitening offers safe and effective options to help reduce discoloration and restore a brighter smile. Whether you choose in-office whitening for fast results or a custom take-home whitening kit for gradual improvement, your dentist can recommend the treatment that best fits your goals.
What Is Professional Teeth Whitening?
Professional teeth whitening is designed to reduce stains and discoloration, helping brighten your smile safely and effectively.
Whether performed in the office or with a professional take-home kit, treatment is customized to your smile goals while helping minimize sensitivity and overuse.
- Helps reduce discoloration caused by food, drinks, age, and stains.
- Available as in-office treatment or professional take-home kits.
- Professional guidance helps reduce sensitivity and overuse.
- Helps create a brighter, more natural-looking smile.
What Are the Different Kinds of Teeth Whitening Products Available?
Teeth whitening options range from professional in-office treatments to custom take-home kits and over-the-counter products.
In-Office Whitening
In-office whitening is performed at the dental office using professional-strength whitening gel. A specialized whitening light may be used to help lift stains and brighten your smile in a single visit.
Professional At-Home Kits
Professional take-home kits include custom trays and dentist-selected whitening gel. They allow you to whiten your teeth gradually at home with professional guidance.
Over-the-Counter Kits
Whitening strips, pens, trays, and gels are widely available, but they use lower-strength ingredients and may produce less predictable results than professional whitening.
What Are the Side Effects of Overbleaching Your Teeth?
Whitening can safely brighten your smile, but overuse may cause sensitivity or irritation. Professional guidance can help minimize these risks.
Tooth Sensitivity
Overbleaching may make teeth more sensitive to hot and cold temperatures.
Gum Irritation
Whitening agents can irritate the gums and surrounding soft tissue.
Enamel Damage
Excessive or improper whitening may weaken enamel and increase sensitivity.
Uneven Results
Overbleaching may create uneven whitening or make teeth appear unnaturally bright.
What to Expect During Professional Chairside Teeth Whitening
Consultation
Your dentist will evaluate your teeth and discuss your whitening expectations.
Pre-Treatment Cleaning
Your teeth may be cleaned to remove debris or plaque before the whitening process.
Whitening Agent
A whitening gel containing ingredients such as hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide may be applied.
Activation
A special light or laser may be used to activate the agent and speed up the whitening process.
Multiple Applications
The whitening gel may be applied more than once to achieve the desired level of brightness.
Post-Treatment Care
Your dentist may recommend avoiding certain foods and drinks for a period of time after treatment.
Tips on Managing Tooth Sensitivity From Teeth Whitening
Some sensitivity can occur after whitening. These tips can help support comfort before and after treatment.
- Use a desensitizing toothpaste before and after whitening.
- Avoid hot or cold drinks and foods for a few hours after treatment.
- Use a straw when drinking acidic beverages to reduce contact with teeth.
- Avoid acidic foods such as citrus fruits, tomato sauce, and vinegar.
- Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and gentle brushing motions.
- Follow your dentist's instructions and avoid overusing whitening products.
- Take pain relievers as recommended for sensitivity.
- Consult your dentist if sensitivity lasts more than a few days.
Professional Teeth Whitening FAQs
The degree of whitening varies from person to person, but many patients notice their teeth become several shades lighter after professional treatment.
A professional teeth whitening treatment typically takes around 60-90 minutes to complete.
Yes. Your dentist may recommend professional take-home whitening kits with custom trays that allow you to whiten your teeth safely at home under professional guidance.
Whitening products do not change the color of crowns, veneers, or tooth-colored fillings. Your dentist can help determine the best way to achieve a more even-looking smile.
Teeth whitening is generally not recommended for children under the age of 16 because their teeth and gums are still developing.
Yes. Professional teeth whitening is generally safe when performed under the supervision of a dental professional. Following your dentist's instructions can also help reduce sensitivity and irritation.
Yes. At our Reseda dental office, we offer professional teeth whitening, including in-office treatments and custom take-home whitening kits, to patients from Reseda and the surrounding area. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment.
Zoom!® dental whitening can effectively lighten most types of teeth, but it may not work as well on teeth that have severe discoloration or staining.
Teeth whitening is usually recommended after braces are removed to help ensure even whitening across all visible tooth surfaces.
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