Teeth Whitening and Tooth Bleaching - Brighten Your Smile

The causes of teeth discoloration can include too much fluoride in the early years of life, chemical injury to the teeth, drugs, metallic fillings that give color to the teeth and stains caused by drinks and food. Keep in mind that teeth whitening doesn't happen overnight. It is still important that you take care of your oral hygiene if you want to have and maintain a million dollar smile.

There are teeth whitening products that can whiten discolored teeth such as OTC toothpaste, strips, rinses and professional supervised methods such as laser whitening.

Teeth whitening products contain bleaches that break stains into tiny pieces, making the color less concentrated and the teeth brighter. Professional teeth whitening is one of the most popular and effective ways to enhance your smile quickly and safely.

Why Choose Professional Whitening?

• Faster Results: Dramatic improvement in just one visit
• Safe and Effective: Professional-grade materials
• Customized Treatment: Tailored to your specific needs
• Long-lasting Results: Proper care maintains whiteness

What Causes Tooth Discoloration?

• Coffee, tea, and red wine
• Tobacco use
• Aging
• Certain medications
• Genetics

Whitening Product Options

Whitening Strips

For instance, whitening strips offer an affordable way to whiten your teeth. You just need to place a tape-like strip on your teeth every day. Whitening strips can be purchased in most drugstores. Applying the strips is also easy and won't take a long time. You will also start to see results after 2 weeks or so. It is, however, important to be careful with the brands you pick. Whitening strips contain peroxide that helps brighten the teeth, so you need to make sure that the product is safe to use.

Take-Home Trays

There are also take-home trays, a mixture between tooth bleaching and whitening strips, that can help whiten the teeth. These are dentist custom-fits that should be worn on a regular basis at home. Take-home trays are effective, but they are hard to wear and remove. It may also cause sensitivity in the gums and teeth. The results, however, are worth it as you will soon see a visible change in the color of your teeth.

Professional Teeth Bleaching

If you are looking for a more effective option that offers faster results, you can also go for teeth bleaching. You can visit your dentist for bleaching services. Bleaching involves a dedicated routine.

Benefits of Bleaching

Before the actual process, your dentist will have extensive and insightful discussions with you to give a clear idea of what the entire procedure will include. The main advantage of tooth bleaching is the fact that it can whiten the teeth without having to change your tooth structure to place any fillings. Your teeth will remain unchanged except for the color.

The main downside the time commitment needed to bleach your teeth and of course the cost. You will also experience sensitivity to cold drinks and foods for a short period of time after the process. Your gums might be irritated for a short period of time as well. On the other hand, the downsides of getting your teeth bleached are outweighed by the benefits.

Tooth Bleaching Cost

This method is not exactly cheap, but the results are worth it. Since the job is done by a professional, you don't need to worry about getting poor results.

If you whiten your teeth on your own, there is no assurance that the color of your teeth will really change. Tooth Bleaching provides you with instant results that you'll surely enjoy.

The Whitening Process

1. Consultation: Evaluate your teeth and discuss goals
2. Preparation: Clean teeth and protect gums
3. Application: Apply professional whitening gel
4. Activation: Use special light to enhance results
5. Results: Reveal your brighter smile

What to Expect

• Some sensitivity may occur during treatment
• Results vary based on starting shade
• Touch-ups may be needed over time
• Avoid staining foods/drinks for 48 hours after treatment

Maintaining Your Results

• Good oral hygiene
• Regular dental cleanings
• Limit staining substances
• Touch-up treatments as needed

Is Whitening Right for You?

Whitening works best on:

• Natural teeth (not crowns or fillings)
• Yellow or brown stains
• Healthy teeth and gums

Schedule Your Whitening Consultation

Ready for a brighter smile? Contact Destiny Dental Implant & Orthodontics at (916) 672-6377 to discuss professional teeth whitening and tooth bleaching options. Serving Rocklin, Roseville, Granite Bay, and all of Placer County.