Residents in and near Mission Viejo find the answer to "What's the best teeth whitening near me?" at the dentist

Your smile is the outer reflection of your greatest inner beauty. It communicates love, gratitude, welcoming, friendship, amusement, and a plethora of other positive emotions. It also attracts attention, and helps form your image. One of the best ways to make sure your smile it attracting the right type of attention is to keep your pearly whites sparkling. If time has stolen the brilliance of your smile, your dentist in Mission Viejo can help.

About teeth whitening

This is one of the most economical and conservative treatments available. There are several options to choose from, with over-the-counter treatments being the least effective and least predictable. Professional whitening is performed under the supervision of a dentist, using prescription strength bleaching formulas.

Dental whitening may be performed in office, with optimal results in just one visit. For whitening at home, your dentist will provide custom-made trays, bleaching gel, and complete instructions. This method whitens teeth gradually, with daily use. It may be chosen as an alternative to in-office treatment, or to improve the results. Many patients also use the at-home trays occasionally for touch-ups as needed.

Are you a good candidate?

Teeth whitening is safe for virtually anyone. However, the American Dental Association strongly recommends consulting with a dentist before beginning any whitening program, even if you plan to use an over-the-counter product, for several reasons:

• Broken teeth, deep decay, or other tooth damage that may expose nerves, needs to be treated prior to whitening. The gel contacting nerves can be quite painful, even weak commercial formulas.
  
  
• If you are prone to sensitive teeth, your dentist may include desensitizing ingredients or recommend gentle, gradual whitening to avoid exacerbating the problem.
  
  
• Dental materials do not respond to bleaching. If you have old, dark-colored fillings, bridges, crowns, or veneers, they can be replaced to achieve your desired shade of whiteness.

If you are ready for your brightest smile, call our Mission Viejo dental practice at 949-427-2096 and schedule an appointment today.