Teeth Whitening Irvine

Most people recognize the social benefits of a bright smile. Accordingly, teeth whitening has become very popular. While drugstore and retail shelves are stocked with whitening products, they are abrasive or lack the effectiveness of medical-grade ingredients. For safe teeth whitening with professional results, Irvine patients trust David Son DDS.

When does whitening work?

Most adult patients with healthy teeth and gums are good candidates for teeth whitening. Dr. Son addresses any necessary dental work before recommending a whitening program to lighten discoloration from:

• Foods and beverages like coffee, tea, cola, red wine, and dark berries.
• Tobacco.
• Medications such as tetracycline.
• Normal thinning of enamel.
• Fluorosis (staining from excessive fluoride when teeth are developing).

Dental restorations – fillings, crowns, bridges, and veneers – do not respond to bleaching. However, they can be replaced after treatment, if desired, to match your new, bright smile.

Relax while you whiten

Dr. Son’s teeth whitening is a straightforward, non-invasive treatment you do in the comfort and privacy of your own home, on your schedule. He takes impressions of your mouth to create trays that fit comfortably and snugly. You receive a supply of prescription strength whitening gel. Simply fill the trays with the bleaching agent, insert, and relax. Wear the trays twice a day for 30 minutes, or overnight, until your smile reaches desired brilliance. Then, occasional touchups keep it looking great.

While professional teeth whitening can result in sensitivity, it is typically minor and resolves quickly after treatment is completed. At David Son DDS, you get the additional assurance of oversight from a dentist and trained hygiene team.

Don’t waste time and money on products that don’t work, or risk damaging your teeth or gums. As a biological dentist, Dr. Son utilizes the safest available material and techniques for healthy, holistic cosmetic dentistry. Call (949) 565-4929.