Professional Teeth Whitening

Professional Teeth Whitening

It doesn’t always take elaborate procedures and long, expensive treatments to get the beautiful smile you have been dreaming of. Professional teeth whitening is a quick, safe and inexpensive way to turn this dream into reality.

This simple treatment will improve and correct brown, yellow, age-related and mottled tooth staining and works on patients of all ages. Only severely stained teeth might have to be corrected with crowns or veneers. Teeth bleaching is a long-lasting solution to restore the brightness of your teeth, and it will transform dull-looking teeth into a radiant smile. It is an instant confidence booster!


How does professional tooth whitening work?

The first step to rejuvenating your smile with professional dental whitening in Monterey is a consultation with one of our expert cosmetic dentists. We will perform a detailed analysis of your teeth and gums to ensure that whitening is right for you and that you’ll get the kind of results you’re hoping for.

Once we have determined you’re a good candidate for teeth whitening, our team will take impressions of your teeth, so we can create customized trays that will perfectly fit your teeth to achieve the best possible outcome. It only takes a day or two until your trays are ready.

Then, the professional teeth whitening process can begin. We will provide you with a special bleaching agent that will gradually brighten your teeth as you are wearing your trays. For best results, we recommend that you wear your trays every night for 3-4 hours over the course of 1-2 weeks.

The dental whitening process itself is unobtrusive and safe. Since the trays are clear and you only have to wear them for a few hours every night, they are almost invisible and easy to incorporate in your daily routine. The bleaching agent will then gently lift stains from your enamel without altering your tooth structure or existing dental work. 

As you advance in your whitening process, you will be able to see your teeth brighten up significantly with each new day. We will want to take before and after photos to document your teeth’s stunning transformation! Once you have achieved the desired brightness, only occasional treatments are necessary to maintain your new, brighter shade.

Depending on your individual needs, we can either brighten up all of your teeth at once or just your upper teeth. Our teeth whitening dentists will give you detailed instructions and thoroughly explain the process to ensure that you will be satisfied with your bright, stunning smile.

Getting healthy-looking, white teeth couldn’t be easier. Simply ask one of our dentists or staff at your next appointment or schedule a consultation for teeth whitening in Monterey today, so we can get you started!


Is It Worth It to Get Professional Teeth Whitening?

In short, yes! Over-the-counter teeth bleaching agents can harm your gums and teeth, and won’t get you anywhere near the same results as professional whitening treatments.

Teeth whitening can cause sensitivity, whether it’s a professional or over-the-counter approach. However, since DIY teeth whitening frequently needs to be used daily for a longer period of time, that sensitivity can become chronic. Since professional teeth whitening can be completed in a shorter time, the sensitivity will resolve shortly after you have achieved the shade you want.

It’s also important to consider that over-the-counter teeth whitening isn’t custom-fitted to your teeth. That makes it much more difficult to keep whitening agents off your gums, which can lead to chemical burns. 

Some DIY teeth whitening methods such as charcoal toothpaste also rely on harsh abrasive agents. Abrasives like these can damage your enamel and injure your gums, not to mention their questionable effectiveness.

Whether you believe professional or at-home teeth whitening is right for you, we strongly recommend getting a dental exam before you start. There are certain conditions that can create uneven or undesirable results, such as existing dental work that won’t respond to whitening and end up standing out even more.

In either case, the MPDG team is here for you! Don’t hesitate to call us for more information about how to whiten your teeth.

Author:

This page has been reviewed for medical accuracy by Dr. Mic Falkel, a partner at MPDG who received his Dental degree in 1987 from the University of the Pacific. Click here to follow him on Linkedin.

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