Is Professional Teeth Whitening Right For You?
One of the many cosmetic dentistry services offered at Community Dental Group is teeth whitening. Just about any individual who visits our Thousand Oaks office is a potential candidate for a professional teeth whitening procedure. However, it is always best to contact us and schedule an appointment for examination and evaluation. Your dentist will be able to determine whether or not you would make a good candidate for the procedure. If you are, we will be able to recommend which option is right for you.
Depending on the severity of the staining or what caused it, our dentists will usually suggest one or a combination of the following professional teeth whitening methods:
- At-home or in-office bleaching – helps remove stubborn stains and yellowing
- Bonding and veneers – both help to repair damaged or irregular teeth
- Professional cleaning – helps remove food and tobacco stains
- Toothpaste with whiteners – helps remove stains on the surface of your teeth in between visits to your dentist
- Whitening gels or strips – promotes additional whitening results
Whenever you are considering teeth whitening, you should schedule an appointment and consult with one of our dentists. Here are some additional considerations regarding the different types of teeth whitening procedures and products. Consider the following:
- Compared to other teeth whitening methods, yellowed teeth respond best to bleaching. Teeth that are grey or brown, or teeth that have become mottled or striped from excessive fluoride use or the prescription tetracycline may or may not be evenly whitened in the process.
- If you have bonded areas, caps, crowns, or fillings that are colored like your natural teeth, you might not be a good candidate for teeth whitening. These materials tend to stand out even more as bleaching does not change the color of the materials used for those restorative procedures. Bonding or veneers may be a better option for you if this is the case.
- Individuals whose teeth are particularly sensitive or have periodontal disease may not be good candidates for teeth whitening as it may irritate their gums.
- · Patients who have gotten caps or crowns in order to fix certain orthodontic problems such as serious jaw or tooth problems may find that whitening restores their smile.
If you would like more information regarding the different teeth whitening treatments we offer or to determine if you are a good candidate for a procedure of this nature, contact Community Dental Group today. One of our helpful staff members will be happy to answer your questions.