Tooth Whitening

A bright, white smile is the public’s traditional touchstone for dental health and attractiveness. Many products are advertised that will whiten your teeth and consumers are urged to “save money” with “do-it-yourself” products. Sacramento’s Downtown Dentistry reminds you that, while it’s easy to change your mind about a coat of paint or new wallpaper for your home, you can’t go to the home improvement store for a refund if you don’t like the change in your teeth from “self-help” products.

Advantages of Visiting Downtown Dentistry for Tooth Whitening

Time

Over-the-Counter (OTC) products use weaker concentrations of whitening agents. It takes longer for the process to be completed, compared to working with your dentist, Dr. Brian Steele.

Convenience

The trays you receive from Dr. Steele for bathing your teeth in whitening agents are custom fit to your teeth and gums. OTC trays are “one size fits all.” Trays that fit poorly leak chemicals into your mouth and onto your gums where they don’t belong!

Safety

Some types of “whitening” toothpastes actually contain excessive amounts of abrasive material. In the effort to whiten their teeth, some people end up damaging protective dental enamel! Without proper guidance, the effort to whiten your teeth could end up in dental health problems.

Professional Consultation

Don’t waste money! Some types of stains cannot be removed with whitening agents and are better addressed with veneers or other restorations. Sacramento dentist Dr. Brian Steele provides you with a professional consultation based on clinical experience to determine the best course for your whitening process.

Downtown Dentistry offers two different types of whitening processes. Learn more about traditional whitening procedures or the new Zoom! whitening process on our website.