Even people with bright smiles and good oral hygiene can fall victim to dull teeth due to daily habits. Unfortunately, stained teeth can make anyone feel self-conscious about smiling. Teeth whitening in Van Nuys, CA, offers a simple solution for people with stained teeth. This procedure can turn the stained or yellow teeth that you’re trying to hide into white teeth that you can’t wait to show the world.
The benefits of professional teeth whitening include:
- Several shades of whitening in one visit
- Safe treatment supervised by an experienced dental professional
- Even and consistent results
- Reduction in tooth sensitivity
Why Teeth Become Discolored
Your teeth become dull or discolored from multiple sources throughout your life. It’s a little different for each person, depending on their lifestyle and habits, but there are some common sources of staining. Coffee and tea, while delicious and rather necessary in the morning, leave a brown residue that seeps into your enamel. If you’re more of a wine lover, purple staining is likely. Smoking and other tobacco products produce stubborn yellow or brown patches. Even healthy foods like berries can cause discoloration over time. It’s simply a part of life.
Age also plays a role in discoloration. Enamel thins as people get older, and the yellow dentin layer underneath shows more prominently.
How Professional Whitening Works
If you make a whitening appointment at The Dental Care Center, we’ll talk to you about your smile goals and come up with a treatment plan that fits your needs. During your whitening appointment, your dentist will apply a professional-grade whitening gel. This gel contains a more powerful concentration of active ingredients than anything you can buy at the store. After the gel is applied, your dentist will use a special light to activate the gel for even more dramatic results.
The entire treatment doesn’t take very long, only an hour or so. Most people see noticeable improvements immediately.
Professional Whitening is Better Than Store-Bought
Whitening kits that you buy at the store are inferior to professional whitening for several reasons. Your dentist:
- Uses more powerful ingredients
- Can alter the gel strength to reduce sensitivity
- Uses custom trays that spread the gel more evenly
- Knows how to safely whiten your teeth
It's simply safer and more effective to get your teeth whitened under the supervision of a professional dentist.
Keep Your Smile Bright
The Dental Care Center offers professional teeth whitening in Van Nuys, CA, that fits your schedule and smile goals. If you’re ready to brighten your smile, call us at (818) 781-1533. We’ll be happy to answer any questions.