Teeth Whitening – Los Gatos, CA
Brighten Your Grin and Boost Your Confidence
Are you feeling self-conscious about stains on your teeth, or do you want to enhance your smile to look your best for an upcoming momentous occasion? If so, Dr. Herrera and the rest of our team can help brighten your grin and boost your confidence with professional teeth whitening.
We offer both in-office procedures and take-home solutions, so you can choose the method that works best for you. Continue reading to learn more about this popular cosmetic service, and please contact us to schedule an appointment.
Why Choose Christina Herrera, DDS for Teeth Whitening?
- In-Office & Take-Home Solutions Available
- Custom-Fitted Applicator Trays for Improved Accuracy
- Consistent, Reliable Results
Who Is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Anyone who’s unhappy with the color of their teeth can benefit from professional whitening treatments, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re the right approach for meeting everyone’s unique needs.
For instance, extrinsic stains in your enamel caused by consuming darkly hued foods and drinks often respond better to topical services than intrinsic discoloration that seeps into or begins in the lower layer of dentin. The latter might require multiple applications, or even a different cosmetic service, such as dental bonding or veneers. Our team will examine your condition and devise a customized treatment plan to meet your unique needs.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Our team uses ultra-concentrated Zoom! solutions to lighten your enamel. They contain bleach, which undergoes a chemical reaction to break down the pigmented particles on the surface of your teeth, reducing their size and concentration.
Dr. Herrera offers two potential options, outlined in more detail below.
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
Unlike store-bought products, which can result in inconsistent coloration or cause sensitivity, we can send you home with everything you need to achieve quality results from your living room.
Our kits include professional-strength gels designed to mitigate potential discomfort and custom-fitted applicator trays for more accurate outcomes. Many patients see changes within just 2 weeks of using the products as directed.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
We also offer in-office whitening procedures for more immediate outcomes. Once the product is applied to your enamel, our team will accelerate the bleaching process by exposing your teeth to a special ultraviolet light.
This can potentially brighten your grin by several shades in a single visit, which can be ideal for those wanting to improve their appearance for an upcoming event.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
Once you’ve achieved the perfect shade, you’re likely going to want to do everything you can to preserve the results. Thankfully, there are several ways you can help maintain the ideal hue, including:
- Avoiding foods that stain. Reducing your consumption of common culprits such as tea, coffee, wine, berries, and tomatoes can help prevent further discoloration.
- Implement a routine. Brushing and flossing twice daily removes plaque that gives pigmented particles a textured surface to cling to.
- Retreat as needed. You might require periodic re-applications to maintain just-the-right tone.
- Schedule regular dental checkups. Seeing us every 6 months for a routine checkup and cleaning allows us to monitor your oral health and polish away more recent blemishes.