Teeth Whitening

Teeth can become stained due to a variety of reasons. The repeated use of sugary drinks and foods can contribute to discoloration of the teeth. The use of tobacco products, coffee, and irregular oral hygiene routines will stain and produce yellowed teeth that diminish the original tooth whiteness. Tooth whitening advancements have expanded the treatment options available for achieving a whiter and brighter smile.

Our Santa Monica dentist uses several methods to whiten teeth and achieve a desired improvement for stained and yellowed teeth. The traditional dental method of tray whitening is used to whiten teeth using a specially designed mouth tray. The mouth tray is filled with a strong dental peroxide or bleaching agent and inserted into the mouth for a required length of time. This procedure is completed at home under the direct guidance of Dr. Khoubnazar. This method produces a whitening affect that is much stronger when compared to simple kits sold in retail stores. Our dental gel contains a high grade concentrate of a bleaching agent that is specially designed to whiten and brighten teeth. Tooth sensitivity is a common side effect of tray whitening systems.

The in office method uses powerful laser or light curing technology to excel the whitening procedure. A strong dental gel is applied to each tooth and becomes activated using an alternate light source. This accelerated activation produces a strong whitening effect that is usually completed in one dental visit. The advanced stages of staining or yellowing of your teeth will be determined before a whitening procedure is recommended. Heavily yellowed teeth may not respond to home whitening methods and may require dental office treatments to penetrate the tooth creating a deeper whitening effect.

The whitening results achieved by traditional and modern teeth whitening procedures are impressive. Average people now have an affordable option to whiten stained or yellowed teeth easily and painlessly. A consultation with our Santa Monica cosmetic dentist will provide information about whitening treatments and how to keep teeth white and bright after successful treatment. A routine dental checkup is required to keep whitened teeth clean and healthy.