Is your smile not as bright as you remember? Over time, common substances like coffee, tobacco, and wine can lead to tooth discoloration. If you’re in Cerritos or the nearby area, our Cerritos teeth whitening services can help restore your smile’s radiance. While over-the-counter whitening pastes, rinses, strips, and home remedies may offer minimal improvements, achieving truly noticeable whitening requires professional treatment. At Innovative Smiles, we recommend teeth bleaching as one of the simplest and most effective ways to enhance your smile. Many patients leave our office feeling confident and rejuvenated, thanks to their brighter, whiter teeth.
Why Choose Professional Teeth Whitening?
With so many whitening strips and toothpastes available at the drugstore, you might wonder why you should visit a dentist for whitening. The truth is, while store-bought products may remove minor surface stains, they lack the power to penetrate deep into the enamel for a truly transformative change.
Choosing professional teeth whitening at Innovative Smiles means choosing quality, safety, and results.
The Professional Advantage:
- Higher Potency: We use professional-grade bleaching agents that are significantly stronger than anything available over the counter, allowing us to break up stubborn, deep-set stains.
- Immediate Results: Why wait weeks for a minor difference? Our in-office treatments can brighten your smile several shades in just a single visit.
- Reduced Sensitivity: One of the biggest complaints about DIY whitening is tooth sensitivity. Our team takes special precautions to protect your gums and uses formulated desensitizing agents to ensure your comfort.
- Customized for You: Unlike generic one-size-fits-all strips, our treatments are tailored to your specific dental anatomy and whitening goals, ensuring an even, natural-looking result.
Our Cerritos Teeth Whitening Options
At our office, we offer both in-office whitening treatments and take-home whitening kits, each tailored to suit your needs using advanced, professional-strength gel that lifts years of deep stains from your enamel.
In-Office Whitening
Chairside whitening delivers quick, potent results using the highest-strength whitening solutions under the supervision of a dental professional. Treatment is evenly applied, and your comfort is closely monitored to minimize sensitivity. The entire process typically takes about an hour, and you’ll see where your teeth started and where they finish on a color chart. Depending on the severity of staining, teeth can be brightened by as many as eight shades in just one visit.
Take-Home Whitening Kits
If your schedule makes frequent office visits difficult, take-home kits are a convenient alternative. Each kit includes custom trays made specifically for your smile, ensuring consistent coverage and effective results. Following your dentist’s instructions, you’ll notice a brighter smile in just a few uses. Take-home kits are also an excellent option for touch-ups prior to special occasions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Teeth Whitening
1. Is professional teeth whitening safe?
Yes, professional teeth whitening is extremely safe when performed under the supervision of a dentist. At Innovative Smiles, we take measures to protect your gums and soft tissues from the bleaching agent. Unlike some abrasive charcoal toothpastes or unregulated online kits that can damage enamel, our professional methods are designed to lift stains without harming the structure of your teeth.
2. Will whitening make my teeth sensitive?
Some patients experience temporary sensitivity during or after treatment, particularly to cold temperatures. However, this is typically mild and subsides within 24 to 48 hours. Professional products often contain ingredients like potassium nitrate or fluoride to help minimize sensitivity. If you have a history of sensitive teeth, let us know—we can adjust the concentration of the gel or the duration of treatment to keep you comfortable.
3. How long do the results last?
The longevity of your whitening results depends largely on your lifestyle. Typically, results can last from six months to two years. If you smoke or frequently consume staining foods and drinks (like coffee, berries, or soy sauce), your teeth may discolor sooner. We recommend regular touch-ups with our take-home kits and maintaining good oral hygiene to keep your smile bright for as long as possible.
4. Will whitening work on my crowns or veneers?
This is a very important consideration. Whitening gels only work on natural tooth enamel. They will not change the color of porcelain veneers, dental crowns, bridges, or composite fillings. If you have visible restorations in your "smile zone" that are darker than your desired shade, we may need to discuss replacing them after your whitening treatment to ensure a uniform color match.
5. How is this different from the whitening at a salon or spa?
In California, only licensed dental professionals are legally allowed to perform invasive dental procedures or prescribe professional-strength bleaching agents. Salons and spas often use weaker, generic products and lack the medical training to diagnose dental issues or manage complications. For the safest experience and the best investment of your money, trust a licensed dental team like Innovative Smiles.
Schedule Your Cerritos Teeth Whitening Treatment
Ready to achieve a brighter, more radiant smile? Contact our dental team today to discover the Cerritos teeth whitening solution that best fits your needs. Schedule your appointment to discuss your options and start your journey toward a whiter, more confident smile!
