Teeth Whitening – San Ramon, CA
Making Your Grin Much Brighter
Even if you brush and floss diligently, your smile will likely stain over the years. Meals, wear, and tear can often cause teeth to turn yellow or brown after a while. With that said, you can always trust Gale Ranch Family Dental to make a smile lighter. Our teeth whitening in San Ramon will help your grin look nice and bright, ensuring your pearly whites live up to their name. Learn more about it by reading below, or book your consultation today.
Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
All in all, nearly any adult can qualify for teeth whitening; treatment only requires good oral health. Just note that the procedure benefits some patients more than others. Due to this quality, you should confirm whether you have the right traits to maximize whitening’s effects.
The best teeth whitening candidates often have extrinsic stains. These markings occur when meals (foods, drinks, etc.) discolor your enamel, so treatment can remove them with bleaching gel. In contrast, whitening doesn’t work well on intrinsic stains; it can’t remove marks from beneath your enamel.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Our dentists will assess your smile (and its stains) at your initial consultation. From there, our team will confirm whether the teeth whitening process suits you. We’ll then review your specific treatment options based on your feedback.
Exactly how long your teeth whitening takes can vary. That said, it should brighten your smile by roughly six to eight shades.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
Our in-office teeth whitening takes roughly an hour and benefits from our dentists’ direct supervision. In general, it works by applying a special bleaching gel directly onto your enamel. This gel is then periodically exposed to a special UV light that “activates” its key ingredients. Once the exposure period ends, you’ll have a smile much brighter than before!
Rest assured that our in-office whitening is safe and effective. Because the gel is non-toxic, it doesn’t harm your teeth, gums, or any other part of your mouth.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
The results from teeth whitening aren’t permanent, but you can take steps to help them last longer. Simply use the following tips and tricks:
- Clean Your Smile – By brushing twice daily and flossing once daily, you’ll keep plaque from staining your smile. The same applies if you attend regular dental checkups and cleanings.
- Avoid Risky Meals – To reduce your risk of tooth stains, avoid foods and drinks with tannins (i.e., stain agents). Examples of these include coffee, berries, red wine, tomato sauce, etc.
- Eat Plenty of Dairy – Dairy products have plenty of calcium and don’t use food dyes. Given these facts, eating them would strengthen your enamel and preserve treatment results.
- Get a Follow-Up – When your whitening results start fading, get a follow-up treatment from your local dentist.