Teeth Whitening – Los Angeles, CA
Quality Teeth Whitening for Beautiful Results
One of the first things others notice about you is the quality of your smile, but if yours looks tinted more yellow or brown, you’re less likely to make a positive impression. You might even have tried over-the-counter solutions, only to be disappointed by a lack of desired results.
Fortunately, Dr. Latner is a highly accomplished cosmetic dentist with years of experience helping patients brighten their grins to boost their confidence, and is happy to help. Continue reading to learn more about this treatment, and please don’t hesitate to contact us for additional information.
Why Choose Westside Dental Associates for Teeth Whitening?
- Professional-Strength Zoom! Teeth Whitening Products
- Member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Flexible Financing Available
Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Potentially, anyone who isn’t one hundred percent pleased with the shade of their grin can benefit from this service. However, that doesn’t mean it’s the best solution to meet everyone’s unique needs. Before proceeding, you must consult Dr. Latner to ensure you’re a good candidate.
For instance, extrinsic stains from consuming darkly pigmented foods and drinks tend to respond well to topical bleaching, but that’s not always true of blemishes that have seeped into the lower layer of dentin. Our team will also need to examine your mouth for any pre-existing concerns, such as tooth decay or gum disease, that might interfere with the results, and treat those first.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Most teeth whitening products contain a bleach, like hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide, that breaks down stain molecules on your enamel to reduce their size and concentration. Our team in Los Angeles offers two different types of teeth whitening and will suggest an appropriate treatment to meet your needs after we’ve examined your current condition.
Depending on our findings, we might recommend one of the following options:
In-office Teeth Whitening
Many patients prefer the instant results of an in-office procedure that can potentially lighten their smile by up to eight shades in a single visit. For this option, our team carefully applies Zoom! Whitening gel to your enamel then speeds up the bleaching process by applying an ultraviolet light.
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
If you’re short on time, you might opt for one of our professional-grade take-home whitening kits. Unlike store-bought products, which rely on one-size-fits-all trays and diluted bleaching agents, we include custom-fitted applicators and ultra-concentrated gels designed to mitigate potential sensitivity.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
Once you’ve finally reached your smile goals, it’s natural to want to do everything you can to maintain the results. Thankfully, there are several ways you can keep your grin looking bright, including:
- Avoiding darkly pigmented foods. Common culprits like coffee, tea, berries, tomatoes, and wine can restain your teeth.
- Scheduling touch-ups. You might require a periodic teeth whitening repeat treatment to preserve the perfect hue.
- Implementing a routine. You should brush and floss twice daily to remove plaque and bacteria that give pigmented particles something to cling to.
- Attend checkups consistently. Visiting our team every six months for a routine exam and cleaning allows us to monitor your condition and remove more recent surface stains.