How Safe are Whitening Treatments?

Teeth whitening treatments are among the safest procedures available in cosmetic dentistry today. Teeth whitening treatments are considered non-invasive, and they do not alter the natural structure of the teeth. Our cosmetic dentist in Beverly Hills offers a variety of teeth whitening treatments to meet virtually every whitening need.

Most whitening treatments use hydrogen or carbamide peroxide as an active ingredient. The peroxide penetrates the enamel and whitens stains. Fast-acting professional strength whiteners are recommended more often than over-the-counter whiteners. This is because there is a significantly reduced risk of user error, and results are often far more noticeable. When OTC whiteners are used, the concentration of peroxide is lower, which means that treatment takes longer, and the one-size-fits-all mouth tray is more likely to allow contact between the whitening gel and gums, which can trigger irritation.

Professional take-home whitening kits use custom-fit mouth trays while in-office whitening treatments are applied by one of our dental professionals for the most precise results possible. We carefully evaluate your smile before beginning to ensure your teeth and gums are healthy enough to undergo whitening, and we may offer a post-whitening fluoride treatment that can reduce the risk of sensitivity.

Teeth whitening is highly effective, and our expert in teeth whitening in Beverly Hills offers customized whitening solutions for fast, dramatic whitening. Whether you have stains from coffee, nicotine or antibiotic use, we can help.

Give us a call today to find out more or to schedule your teeth whitening consultation with our dentist.

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