Can Everyone Get their Teeth Whitened?

Teeth become stained due to trauma, aging, excess fluoride use, tobacco use, and/or the consumption of stain-causing foods and drinks. Stained teeth can look yellow or gray in color, or they may look dull or dingy. Your natural white color may not be as bright as you would like it to be. Our Agoura Hills cosmetic dentist can help you decide if you are a candidate for teeth whitening.

The best candidates for teeth whitening are those who have healthy teeth and gums. Ideally, you will have no visible restorations. This is because fillings, crowns, and other restorations will not respond to whitening. If you do have restorations in the front of your mouth or where they will be easily seen, you may opt to have them replaced after whitening to ensure your smile is beautifully uniform. Our dentist uses Kor whitening, a particularly powerful whitening product that can even be used to lighten tough-to-treat antibiotic stains.

Although whitening is a good choice for many, it is not necessarily the right choice for all patients. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are generally advised to wait until after birth or weaning. Whitening is also not recommended for those under the age of 16, or those who are allergic to any of the whitening ingredients. Call us today to learn more or to schedule your appointment with our teeth whitening dentist in Agoura Hills.