Fountain Valley dentist, Dentist in Fountain Valley, CA

Whitening/Bleaching

Over time our teeth tend to become discolored or stained. Whether this is from smoking, coffee, or any other foods, a beautiful smile could be closer than you think. We offer a safe, inexpensive solution to an unsightly smile. Whitening your teeth is a very simple procedure that can be completed in relatively short period of time.

Procedure

For a highly effective and quick whitening procedure we use the light-activated ZOOM system. Mirtha, our hygienist starts by taking a photo of your smile before the procedure. Mirtha then cleans your teeth before applying a protective barrier to the gum tissues to prevent irritation from the whitening material. THe whitening material is placed in 4 consecutive 15-minute periods and the light for activation is placed in front of your teeth. Once the whitening has been completed, Mirtha removes the protective material from your gums, rinses your mouth and takes o photo of the final result. You can then compare the before and after photos to see the effectiveness of the whitening. Mirtha will also provide a fluoride gel that can be used for prevent the common temporary tooth sensitivity right after whitening. in our office he first step in the whitening process is impressions. We will take full impressions of your upper and lower teeth. These impressions will be made into custom bleaching trays. The trays will fit onto your teeth perfectly so there is a small possibility of gum damage from the bleaching solution.

The second step is to place the bleaching solution in the trays and wear them for a few hours a day. Within 7-10 days, you will see a significant improvement in the color of your teeth. Your smile will look brighter and younger. We will take before and after photos so that you will be able to compare the amazing transformation.

Bleaching only works on natural teeth and may not be effective in all cases. We will inform you as to the potential whitening for your specific situation.