Professional teeth whitening for a brilliant smile you’ll love to share
Feeling dissatisfied with the shade of your teeth can make it hard to feel confident in your appearance. If you’re noticing that your teeth aren’t as bright as they used to be, or that they look brown, yellow, or gray, we can help with professional teeth whitening in Redding and Red Bluff!
Professional teeth whitening is quick, safe and effective. While certain types of discoloration may benefit from crowns or veneers, most tooth stains can be easily whitened in our offices.
There are many reasons your smile may not be as bright as you’d like. Staining foods and beverages, certain medications, smoking, and even age can cause your teeth to become dark or discolored. Teeth whitening can reverse these issues and help you feel confident in your smile.
At Moore & Pascarella Dental Group, we provide in-office Philips Zoom Teeth Whitening as well as take-home whitening trays to restore the appearance of your teeth and provide a bright, healthy, rejuvenated smile.
What to expect with in-office professional teeth whitening
Your health is always our top priority, so your journey to a brighter smile will start with a thorough dental exam to make sure you have no issues that need to be addressed first. This will also give us a chance to evaluate whether teeth whitening is the best option for you, or if you would benefit from other treatments such as cosmetic dentistry.
We frequently recommend a routine dental cleaning before whitening your teeth to remove surface stains and ensure you get the best possible results.
Zoom is a process for teeth bleaching that takes about an hour in the dentist’s chair and delivers immediate results. We use a whitening solution of 25% hydrogen peroxide, along with a chairside lamp that activates the process.
Our in-office teeth whitening in Redding and Red Bluff is a safe way to brighten your smile in a single visit without risking damage to the teeth, gums or mouth. At Moore, Pascarella & Heinzen, we prefer Zoom for whitening because of its effectiveness and safety.
How do custom teeth whitening trays work?
While in-office whitening is an excellent option for brightening your teeth without the wait, many people prefer a slower approach that gives them more control over their final shade.
In that case, we can create custom trays that precisely match the contours of your teeth. Unlike over the counter whitening treatments, these custom trays prevent whitening gel from getting on your gums, which can cause irritation and even burns.
We’ll provide professional-grade Zoom whitening gel, which is much more effective than over-the-counter options. Depending on the specific gel that’s right for you, you may be able to wear your whitening trays for half an hour at a time or overnight. Over the course of about two weeks, you’ll notice a significant improvement in the shade of your teeth.
This approach is better for people with sensitive teeth, or who need a more cost-effective option.
How can you get the best results from professional teeth whitening?
Whitening works by penetrating the pores of your teeth to lighten the enamel. This temporarily leaves the pores open, meaning they’ll quickly build new stains until they close again. For the first 48 hours after in-office whitening, try to completely avoid anything that could stain your teeth, such as smoking, tea, coffee, red wine, berries, and tomato sauce.
Minimizing staining foods and drinks can also keep your smile whiter longer. However, with both in-office and take-home whitening systems, you’ll be able to touch up your shade periodically with whitening gel at home. Keeping up with your regular cleanings is also essential to enjoying a bright smile long-term!
Is professional teeth whitening worth it?
There are multiple at-home whitening products on the market that may seem quicker and easier than getting a professional whitening treatment done at our office, but these options are not always the best solutions for a brighter smile.
While at-home whitening treatments do contain small amounts of hydrogen peroxide and other whitening agents, these often do not produce the same shade of white as professional whitening at the dentist’s office. Additionally, having a dentist professionally supervise your whitening treatment ensures that you can achieve results while also maintaining the health of your teeth.
It’s important to know that products like whitening toothpaste and rinse can cause chronic tooth sensitivity. While professional whitening options frequently cause temporary sensitivity, it will resolve once your treatment is complete, unlike whitening products that need to be used daily.
Is Zoom right for me?
During your consultation, our team will do a thorough examination of your teeth and gums and discuss your whitening goals with you. We will discuss all of your treatment options and help you find the whitening option that’s best for your unique smile.
At Moore & Pascarella, we make it our mission to deliver top-notch dentistry that focuses just as much on our patients as it does on the latest technology and care. Contact us today to schedule your consultation for Zoom professional teeth whitening in Redding or Red Bluff!
