Brighten your smile with professional whitening treatments. If you suffer from tooth staining due to food, drinks, and age, then tooth whitening treatments customized to your shade goals, comfort, and schedule are the solution.
A Brighter Smile is Possible
Let us help evaluate your teeth, discuss your shade preferences, and help you select the whitening option that suits your smile goals.
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What is Professional Tooth Whitening?
Professional tooth whitening is a cosmetic dental treatment that lightens the color of natural teeth that have become discolored or stained because of eating habits or aging. The stronger dentist-recommended whitening materials used and the personalized treatment plan produce impressive results. Patients can choose from in-office whitening or take-home trays, both of which safely lighten and brighten their smile, while protecting their tooth enamel and gums.
When Whitening Fits
| Concern | Often a Good Fit |
|---|---|
| Teeth look yellow or dull from everyday staining | Professional tooth whitening |
| You want faster results for an event or photo | In-office whitening |
| You want to whiten at home on your own schedule | Custom take-home trays |
| One or two teeth stand out after staining | Whitening with a shade review |
| You want to brighten your smile before other cosmetic work | Whitening before veneers or bonding |
This chart is a starting point. Your visit helps confirm whether whitening fits your smile goals or whether another cosmetic option makes more sense for the type of change you want.
The Tooth Whitening Process
- Consultation. We first assess your current tooth shade, your objectives, and previous whitening experiences. We also evaluate for decay, gum irritation, thinning enamel, and pre-existing dental work.
- Shade and treatment options. Our team helps you choose a target shade that looks brighter but still natural for your smile, and we explain the difference between in-office whitening and custom take-home trays.
- Whitening process. For in-office treatments, our dental team applies controlled doses of whitening gel during the procedure while monitoring your comfort level. When using the take-home system, we provide you with customized whitening trays along with detailed instructions on how to properly use them.
- Post-treatment care. After your whitening treatment, we explain ways to minimize sensitivity post-whitening, foods and drinks to avoid immediately following treatment, and how or when touch-ups may be needed to maintain your newly achieved shade.
Whitening works best on natural teeth that have surface staining. If the staining is more deeply embedded or attributed to some form of internal cause, our dentist may recommend alternative cosmetic treatments such as veneers or tooth bonding.
Costs and Insurance
Costs associated with whitening vary depending upon the method of application (in-office vs. take-home), original shade of your teeth, and whether subsequent touch-up gels or appointments are required to meet your goal shade. Cosmetic whitening services typically are not reimbursed under medical or dental insurance policies. Before beginning treatment, we outline costs as well as payment terms and financing options.
Reasons Patients Choose Us
- Professional oversight. Your whitening plan is based on your enamel, gum health, and current shade, which supports safer treatment and more even results.
- Flexible options. We offer both in-office whitening and standard take-home trays, so you can select the treatment method that best suits your timetable, budget, and comfort requirements.
- Easy to follow directions. Prior to treatment, we provide you with clear expectations of what to anticipate during and following treatment. Post-treatment, we assist you with managing sensitivity and maintaining a brighter smile long-term.
Ready For a Whiter Smile?
A brighter, whiter smile is a confidence booster. Contact Paramount Dental in Sacramento today to discuss your whitening options.