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Teeth Whitening in Northridge, CA

One of the easiest, safest, fastest, and most affordable ways to upgrade your smile is with professional teeth whitening in Northridge. You don’t have to spend days, weeks, or months getting a brighter smile, you can have a significantly whiter smile in as little as one visit!

What Is Teeth Whitening in Northridge?

Professional teeth whitening is a process that changes the natural color of your teeth. Typically, a hydrogen peroxide gel is placed on the teeth for a certain amount of time. How long we keep the whitening gel on your teeth depends on the system used.

Does Teeth Whitening Work on All Types of Stains?

There are two types of stains: Intrinsic (inside the tooth) and extrinsic (outside the tooth). Professional teeth whitening works on extrinsic stains. It can penetrate the tooth and remove superficial staining. Unfortunately, some stains are more tenacious. These types of discoloration are caused by the tooth’s nerve dying or certain medications (tetracycline). Thankfully, there are steps we can take to brighten intrinsic stains. Your Northridge cosmetic dentist will evaluate your teeth to see which whitening options best serve your needs.

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What Teeth Whitening Options Are Available at Dentist of Northridge CA

What Teeth Whitening Options Are Available at Dentist of Northridge?

Your Northridge cosmetic dentist offers two professional whitening options.

Zoom! Whitening

Zoom! whitening is our most popular teeth whitening system. During your whitening session, we’ll isolate and dry your teeth. Then, we’ll place the whitening gel on the outer surfaces of your teeth. Shining a blue LED light on the teeth helps activate the gel. We’ll leave the gel on for 15 minutes. Then, we’ll add more gel for another 15 minutes – a process that repeats for 45 minutes. The total time for your Zoom! whitening visit is approximately one hour, during which time your teeth can whiten up to eight shades.

At-Home Whitening

Another option for patients is an at-home whitening kit. These kits allow you to brighten your smile in the comfort, convenience, and privacy of your own home. We start by fabricating custom whitening trays. Once completed, we’ll give you the trays and some whitening gel. You’ll place the gel in the trays and wear them for 15-20 minutes daily. You’ll notice your teeth getting brighter after the first application. It will take a week or two to get significantly whiter.

How Long Does Teeth Whitening Last?

Professional teeth whitening lasts 12-24 months, depending on your habits, including whether you:

  • Smoke (tobacco or marijuana – both stain)
  • Chew tobacco
  • Eat staining foods (tomatoes, berries)
  • Drink staining beverages (wine, coffee, tea)
  • Practice good oral hygiene (brushing helps remove surface stains)

Is Teeth Whitening Safe?

Yes. Your Northridge cosmetic dentist wouldn’t recommend a procedure that damages your oral health. The professional whitening products we use are tested and proven to be not only effective but also safe.

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Why Does Your Northridge Cosmetic Dentist Recommend Professional Whitening Options at Dentist of Northridge CA

Why Does Your Northridge Cosmetic Dentist Recommend Professional Whitening Options?

Over-the-counter products often don’t work or take a long time to work (especially whitening toothpaste). If they do work, they can cause hard and soft tissue damage, such as tooth sensitivity, enamel damage, and sloughing soft tissues.

The professional products we choose are gentle, safe, and effective.

Are There Any Side Effects Associated with Teeth Whitening in Northridge?

The most common side effect of teeth whitening is tooth sensitivity. This will generally only last a few days. We can try a lower peroxide whitening percentage to reduce sensitivity if you’re whitening at home. We can also provide fluoride treatments to help remineralize and strengthen the teeth to prevent sensitivity.

How Much Does Teeth Whitening in Northridge Cost?

The cost of teeth whitening will be determined by your unique smile needs and the type of teeth whitening procedure that is selected. Dental insurance doesn’t pay for teeth whitening.

Reveal Your Brightest, Whitest Smile Yet

Are you ready to get the smile of your dreams? Call us to schedule your teeth whitening session. Professional teeth whitening is the safe, affordable, simple way to get a smile you can’t wait to show off to the world.

Revitalize Your Smile With Professional Teeth Whitening In Northridge

Contact Dentist of Northridge at (818) 873-7245 to schedule a teeth whitening session today!

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