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(408) 558-9444Teeth Whitening – Campbell, CA
Brighten Your Smile by Several Shades
Rather than stick with stained and discolored teeth, most folks want their smiles to look whiter and brighter. Surveys suggest that 80% of American adults 18-49 have said as much. Luckily, we at Dr. Ho’s office can help you reach that goal with teeth whitening in Campbell. Getting this service would make your grin gleam just like one from Hollywood. To learn more about it, please keep reading or book a visit to our office.
Why Choose Karen Ho, DDS for Teeth Whitening?
- Dental Sensitivity Reduced by up to 30%
- Conveniently Whiten as You Sleep
- Fast & Dramatic Improvements
Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
If you’re a fairly healthy adult, chances are good you qualify for teeth whitening. This treatment doesn’t have many requirements that patients need to meet. Still, the whitening process does benefit some people more than others.
To be specific, ideal candidates are those with extrinsic tooth stains. That means whitening works best on teeth discolored by foods, drinks, and other outside sources. Often, the treatment helps people with these stained teeth have more confidence in social settings. Meanwhile, whitening doesn’t easily remove intrinsic tooth stains – marks beneath the enamel.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Our team will see if you qualify for teeth whitening at your consultation. At that visit, Dr. Ho will check your smile for removable stains and draft a custom treatment plan accordingly. She’ll then lay out the specific teeth whitening options that could work for you.
At our office, teeth whitening consists of special take-home kits. How they’re used can vary from patient to patient, but they should brighten your grin by six to eight shades.
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
Our take-home whitening kits use NiteWhite trays, custom-made devices that fit your teeth comfortably and brighten your smile at home. Wearing them removes stubborn stains from your enamel once you fill them with a bleaching gel. For the trays to work, you only need to keep them on your teeth for one hour daily over two weeks. You'll see significant and pleasing results by the end of this period!
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
While teeth whitening results aren’t permanent, you can help them last as long as possible. Just remember to use the following tips:
- Keep Your Teeth Clean – If you brush twice daily and floss once daily, you can prevent plaque buildup that causes tooth stains. You could also avoid rising plaque levels with regular dental checkups and cleanings.
- Don’t Eat Risky Meals – Go easy on foods and drinks with tannins, as these latter compounds can stain teeth. Such items include coffee, berries, red wine, tomato sauce, etc.
- Have Dairy – As it turns out, eating white dairy products will strengthen your enamel. These foods also lack dyes that would stain your grin.
- Get Treatment Touch-ups – Before your earlier whitening results fade, consider getting a follow-up treatment.
Understanding the Cost of Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is an ideal way to enhance the beautiful, natural appearance of your smile. However, many patients put off treatment because they are worried about the cost. Since everyone’s treatment looks a little bit different, the cost can vary. During your consultation with us, we will discuss the exact cost of your treatment so that you don’t run into any surprises. Until then, here are some things to take into account.
Teeth Whitening FAQs
Does Teeth Whitening Hurt?
In the vast majority of cases, no, the teeth whitening in Campbell is not painful. However, if you do have a history of tooth sensitivity, please let our team know, as you are more likely to experience discomfort. We can customize your treatment plan to account for your sensitivity. For example, we might dilute the whitening agent to be more gentle on your teeth, or we might recommend using less of it on your trays.
Brightening your smile should be a positive experience, so please don’t hesitate to voice any concerns you may have about pain during treatment!
Does Teeth Whitening Damage Enamel?
Teeth whitening in and of itself does not damage healthy enamel. But under certain circumstances, the whitening agents can become harmful to your dental health. For example:
- Tooth decay and gum disease weaken your teeth, so if you have an active case, whitening can be both painful and dangerous. That’s why we always perform a thorough oral exam before starting a teeth whitening treatment!
- Some at-home remedies you might find on the internet aren’t as safe or effective as advertised. You should avoid trying to whiten your teeth with things like activated charcoal, baking soda, and lemon juice.
- Using teeth whitening products too frequently can cause premature enamel wear.
Even if you decide not to get a professional teeth whitening treatment in Campbell, we can help you find other safe ways to meet your smile goals. Just let us know what products and methods you’re considering, and we’ll be happy to make recommendations or give you some useful tips!
Does Teeth Whitening Work on Dental Crowns?
Unfortunately, dental crowns can’t be whitening the same way your natural teeth can. If you’d like to update your crown to match the new, brighter shade of your smile, we can certainly do that for you by giving it a polish or replacing it.
We also strongly recommend patients let us know if they do have a crown or other existing dental work. Teeth whitening agents can weaken the bond between your tooth and crown, potentially loosening the restoration.
Is Professional Teeth Whitening Worth the Cost?
If professional teeth whitening is right for you, then it can definitely be worth the cost! The confidence you’ll feel after treatment is priceless, and multiple studies show that those with attractive smiles tend to make standout first impressions. Plus, since professional whitening treatments are far more effective than what you’ll find at the store, you won’t have to spend as much money on over-the-counter products.