Teeth Whitening – Mission Viejo, CA
Enjoy a Brighter and Whiter Smile
Many factors can lead to unsightly dental stains, and years of exposure to the pigments and dyes found in many popular foods and beverages can leave teeth with stubborn discoloration that does not respond to conventional oral hygiene methods. Thankfully, professional teeth whitening treatment from Dr. Sy’s office can be a fantastic way to safely and comfortably lift stubborn stains and discoloration. Here’s a quick look at how this treatment works and who it can help, but please feel free to contact our office in Mission Viejo if you would like to learn more.
Why Choose Dr. Chanelle Sy for Teeth Whitening?
- Skilled and Compassionate Dentist
- Address Frustrating Dental Stains and Discoloration
- Financing Options Available
Who Is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Teeth whitening is a noninvasive procedure that is painless without anesthesia, so virtually everyone who is frustrated with unsightly dental stains can be a fantastic candidate for the treatment. However, the patient will have to be free from oral infections like tooth decay and gum disease before they can receive the treatment safely, but we’ll be happy to address these problems with appropriate restorative treatments if necessary to make you an excellent candidate.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Dental stains can be intrinsic, meaning located beneath the enamel, or extrinsic, meaning located on the surface of the tooth, and severe discoloration may be impossible to reduce even with excellent oral hygiene habits. At Dr. Sy’s office, we offer teeth whitening treatments from ZOOM! and Opalescence that can painlessly lift even stubborn stains and discoloration and leave smiles up to eight shades whiter. After a brief examination, Dr. Sy may recommend:
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
Take-home teeth whitening from ZOOM! or Opalescence can be a convenient and comfortable way to address stubborn stains and discoloration. Your kit will include customized dental trays designed to fit your teeth and a tube of professional-grade whitening agent. You’ll only need to apply the agent to the trays and wear them over your teeth for about an hour daily for about two weeks to achieve amazing results.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
In-office teeth whitening treatments usually take about an hour and can be excellent for patients who are anticipating an upcoming special event such as a wedding or a job interview. ZOOM! in-office teeth whitening is a safe and effective way to quickly and comfortably resolve frustrating dental stains.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
You’ll undoubtedly want to do what you can to maintain your results after receiving teeth whitening treatment. A few excellent ways to keep your smile shiny include:
- Practicing excellent oral hygiene
- Limiting your intake of foods and beverages that are high in pigments and dyes. Be careful when enjoying items like coffee, tea, red wine, cola, juice, berries, candy, and colorful sauces.
- Consuming plenty of white dairy products so your teeth have the vitamins and minerals they need to stay healthy.
- Keeping up with regular dental appointments with Dr. Sy.
- Receiving touch-up whitening treatments as necessary.
With excellent hygiene habits, your teeth may stay white and bright for up to three years.