Teeth Whitening – Anaheim, CA
Help Your Grin Glisten Again
A brighter smile is about more than just how you look, it can transform your confidence and self-esteem with one simple treatment! At Anaheim Dental & Orthodontics, we offer professional teeth whitening options that can help erase years of staining caused by coffee, tea, wine, tobacco, or aging. Whether you prefer the convenience of at-home whitening or the rapid results of an in-office treatment, Dr. Omid Mehdipour will help you achieve the brilliant smile you’ve always wanted!
Why Choose Anaheim Dental & Orthodontics For Teeth Whitening?
- Professional Dental Expert With Decades Of Experience
- Flexible Dental Financing Through CareCredit Available
- Concentrated Teeth Whitening Agents For Superior Results
Who Is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Teeth hold onto the pigments from anything you put in your mouth whether it’s dark-colored drinks, tobacco, and vape products, or the food you eat. They can also thin and yellow over time naturally due to aging.
Whether you need to remove the evidence of years of coffee drinking or remove stubborn deep-seated discoloration, whitening is ideal for almost anyone! At your consultation, our team will assess your dental health and recommend the best whitening option for your needs.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Teeth whitening involves applying a bleaching agent—usually hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide—to the surface of your teeth. This chemical penetrates your enamel and reacts with the breaks down stains and discoloration, lifting them away to reveal a brighter, whiter smile. The process can be done at home or in our office. Depending on which method you choose, you could see results in less than an hour!
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
If you prefer whitening in the comfort of your home, we offer custom take-home whitening kits. These kits include trays molded to fit your teeth and a professional-grade whitening gel. Simply wear the trays as directed, usually for a set time each day, and enjoy noticeable results in as little as two weeks!
In-Office Teeth Whitening
For fast, dramatic results, our in-office whitening treatment is an excellent choice. Dr. Mehdipour will apply a high-strength bleaching gel to your teeth and use a special light to accelerate and enhance the process. This treatment can lighten your smile by several shades in just one visit, making it perfect for special occasions or whenever you need a quick turnaround on your teeth.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
Once you’ve achieved your dream smile, you’ll need to do a bit of maintenance to keep it sparkling. Here are some tips to help:
- Brush and floss regularly to prevent new stains from forming.
- Limit food and drinks and other products that cause staining, like coffee, red wine, and tobacco.
- If you do partake in staining foods or beverages, rinse your mouth with water to wash them away.
- Schedule regular dental cleanings and touch-ups with us to keep your smile looking its best.
By following these tips and working with our team, you can enjoy a brighter smile for months or even years!
Teeth Whitening FAQs
Does Teeth Whitening Hurt?
For most patients with healthy teeth, the teeth whitening process is not painful. It helps that we can customize your treatment so that your in-office experience or take-home trays are comfortable! Just be sure to let us know if you have any preexisting dental sensitivities.
That said, you might experience increased sensitivity for a few days after your treatment, even if your teeth weren’t sensitive before. This is temporary, but until the effect fades, it’s best to avoid hot beverages, cold treats, and other triggering sensations. Brushing your teeth with a desensitizing toothpaste may also help alleviate discomfort.
What’s the Difference Between Professional and Store-Bought Teeth Whitening?
Overall, professional teeth whitening treatments are safer and more effective than store-bought or do-it-yourself methods. Since we have the opportunity to customize the whitening process after examining your mouth, we can account for existing restorations or cosmetics, as well as the unique state of your gums and teeth.
Additionally, we use whitening agents and apply dosages that are approved by the FDA and ADA. Most store-bought products, on the other hand, contain ingredients that are abrasive enough to wear down your enamel. You won’t have that problem with our techniques!
Does Teeth Whitening Damage Enamel?
While a professional teeth whitening treatment will not damage your enamel, most store-bought products will, especially when used frequently. At-home remedies like activated charcoal, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide are also too abrasive to be safe for your teeth.
What could be dangerous during a professional treatment is working with teeth that are affected by decay, gum disease, or other oral conditions. That’s why we take great care to examine your mouth before providing this service!
How Long Does Teeth Whitening Treatment Take?
Technically, it depends on which teeth whitening method you choose. Remember that your options are an in-office treatment or take-home kit.
One of the benefits of brightening your smile in-office is speed. Thanks to our high-strength gel and special light, we can drastically whiten your teeth in as little as one hour!
Our take-home kits, on the other hand, allow you to receive treatment from the comfort of your own home. To ensure your safety, however, the gel we provide for our kits takes longer to transform your smile. While you might start to see results much sooner, your treatment likely won’t be considered completely until after two weeks.
