Teeth whitening in Lafayette, CA
Over time, the color of tooth enamel can become dull for several reasons, including certain medications, age, and lifestyle habits. Teeth whitening is an effective and affordable way to improve your overall appearance.
At LALA Dental in Lafayette, California, Dr. Meshkin can help you achieve a smile several shades brighter with our advanced teeth whitening procedures. Both in-office and take-home treatments are available depending on your needs and preferences. We provide personalized attention and a warm, welcoming office ambiance to help you feel at ease.
Why Would You Need Teeth Whitening?
Whenever you consume tooth-staining foods and beverages, their colorful pigments can stick to your teeth. Eventually, they accumulate and display noticeable stains. Routine brushing and flossing will not remove the stains if you are regularly exposed to these pigments. The only effective way to break down the stains is with a whitening treatment.
The other significant reason for enamel discoloration is natural aging. As we grow older, the outer enamel layer will begin to thin. Enamel is already translucent and it allows the underlying dentin layer, which is naturally yellow, to shine bright. Once again, even efficient brushing cannot prevent this, but with professional whitening, Dr. Meshkin can bleach the teeth for a much brighter appearance.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
During our in-office whitening treatments, Dr. Meshkin uses a high-grade bleaching gel and a special light to take stains, discoloration, and years off your teeth, replacing their dull look with a beautiful radiance that is several shades brighter.
Our professional bleaching gel has a very high concentration of an active ingredient, hydrogen peroxide, which whitens the teeth. The gel contains 25% hydrogen peroxide, which is stronger than drugstore products. When applied to the teeth, it breaks up the bonds that hold stains together and allows the enamel's whiteness to shine through.
Dr. Meshkin also uses a special light to activate the gel, speed up this process, and break down the stains even faster.
Take-Home Teeth Whitening Kits
Our customized take-home whitening kits can help you achieve the same brightening results at a much more gradual pace. Dr. Meshkin will provide you with the plastic trays and whitening gel you need. You have to wear both together for a specific period of time every day. This process can be carried out entirely on your schedule and in your home’s comfort.
In just two weeks, you will be able to see dazzling changes. With proper care, the results can be maintained for a long time with regular touch-ups.
To learn more about our teeth whitening treatments, visit the LALA Dental office at 895 Moraga Rd Suite 6, Lafayette, CA 94549. You can also reach your trusted dentist in Lafayette CA at (925) 385-8858 and schedule an appointment.
