Teeth Whitening at the Dentist's Office

Professional teeth whitening is a fast, reliable solution to surface stains that can make a smile unsightly. Compared to store-bought teeth whitening options, in-office teeth whitening is faster, stronger and longer lasting. Here is more about the advantages of this treatment and how it works.

Patients who visit our San Francisco cosmetic dentist for teeth whitening benefit from a stronger peroxide solution than what is included with over-the-counter bleaching kits. Office whitening does not use abrasives, which can damage enamel. Results arrive in an hour or less, and they can last for months.

Our dentists start the teeth whitening process by cleaning and drying the teeth. After placing a rubber guard to protect the gums and other soft oral tissues, our dentists apply a whitening gel and activate it using a special UV dental light. Depending on the process chosen, this may be performed repeatedly. Finally, our dentists remove the gel and apply fluoride if requested.

Stains resulting from coffee, tea, wine and tobacco tend to respond well to teeth whitening. When stains are internal or extremely heavy, our dentists may recommend a form of cosmetic concealment instead, such as veneers. Patients can schedule a consultation with our expert in teeth whitening in San Francisco to learn more about this procedure.