Teeth Whitening - Thousand Oaks, CA

Brighten Your Smile With Teeth Whitening

There are many methods for teeth whitening, including toothpastes, over the counter gels, rinses, strips, and trays. However, to get the best and fastest results for this cosmetic dentistry procedure, make an appointment to see your doctor. Teeth whitening by dentists is the safest and most sure way to see immediate results. Some procedures are done in office and some are performed at home. Make an appointment today to see which type of teeth whitening by dentists is the best for you!

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Tray Based Teeth Whiteners

Tray based teeth whitening involves custom made trays, similar to a mouth guard, that are made at your dental office. The trays are filled with a teeth whitening solution, which generally contains a peroxide bleaching agent. The trays are usually worn for a specified period each day for a certain length of time. Depending upon the strength of the whitening material dispensed, you may be asked to wear them from 15 minutes to overnight, and from three days to up to two weeks. Treatment length depends on the degree of discoloration of the teeth and the desired level of whitening. Teeth whitening is an effective form of cosmetic dentistry that can be done at home and requires no additional appointments or procedures.

In Office Whitening

In office teeth whitening by dentists offers the fastest way to whiten teeth and is a very popular cosmetic dentistry in Thousand Oaks, CA. It requires at least one visit to the dental office to have the procedure performed. Multiple visits may be required to reach the desired results. Each visit usually lasts one to two hours. During the procedure, the whitening agent is applied directly to the teeth. Usually, the whitening agent is used in combination with a special light or laser which speeds up the tooth whitening process. Dramatic results are often seen right away!

Differences Between Home Whitening & Teeth Whitening by Dentists

Strength of bleaching agent

Over the counter and dentist supervised at home teeth whitening products usually contain a lower strength bleaching agent. Usually, these products will have only 10 percent to 25 percent carbamide peroxide, which is the whitening agent, compared to 15 percent to 43 percent carbamide peroxide in whitening products professionally applied at the dental office.

Ill-fitting mouthpiece trays

Dentist supervised at home teeth whitening trays are fabricated using an impression of your mouth. Each tray is custom made to fit your mouth exactly. This customization allows the whitening gel maximum contact with your teeth. However, over the counter tray whiteners use a “one size fits all” approach. The trays are not designed to fit your mouth exactly. Too large or too small of a tray can cause gum and soft tissue irritation and the whitening gels may not whiten teeth evenly.

Additional Protective Measures

Some teeth whitening products can be irritating to the gums and soft tissues. At home whitening treatments do not take measures to protect these tissues from irritation. When you chose teeth whitening by dentists, we will apply protective gels to the gums and soft tissues or use a special shield to protect your mouth from the effects of bleaching.

Best Treatment Plan

Over the counter dental whitening is not designed to work for your specific needs. In a dental office, your dentist will perform a complete oral exam to determine if teeth whitening is the best course of action for your cosmetic dentistry goals and which type of whitening treatment will best fix the discoloration of your teeth.