Teeth Whitening

The professional whitening process uses high-concentration bleaching gels that are not available over the counter. The dentist applies the gel made of 15% to 35% hydrogen peroxide to your teeth using a specially made tray which fits into your mouth like a mouthguard. Hydrogen peroxide can penetrate the porous outer layer of your teeth and break apart stain compounds using a chemical reaction called oxidation. To protect your gums, your cosmetic dentist will apply either a protective gel to your gums or a rubber shield.  Once your Walnut Creek cosmetic dentists determine your teeth are suitable for the treatment, this chair side bleaching usually requires only one office visit and takes about one hour. 

For those who prefer to save some money and whiten their teeth from home, your cosmetic dentistry in Walnut Creek, CA, offers a take-home teeth whitening kit. This effective method may take several weeks to achieve the level of whiteness you're looking for but it is still extremely effective. For this procedure, we'll take a mold of your teeth and then custom-make two thin, flexible trays like mouth guards — one for your bottom teeth and one for your top teeth. You will take those home and fill the trays with the provided whitening gel and place them in your mouth for about an hour each treatment. Our take-home teeth whitening gels are also offered in two strengths to fit your needs!