Professional teeth whitening uses dentist-strength whitening agents to break up stains from coffee, tea, wine, and age. Unlike drugstore strips, treatment is supervised, your gums are protected, and results are stronger and more even. Most SEDA Dental patients brighten several shades in one office visit or with custom take-home trays.
Whitening works best on natural teeth with surface stains from coffee, tea, wine, tobacco, or simply time. Healthy teeth and gums are the only real requirement, and we confirm that before you start.
Whitening does not change the color of crowns, veneers, or fillings, and deep internal discoloration sometimes calls for a different fix. In those cases we will say so, and options like porcelain veneers or cosmetic dentistry may get you a better result.
Whitening is usually an elective treatment, so we keep paying for it simple. CareCredit lets you spread treatment over monthly payments, and the SEDA Smile Membership Plan gives uninsured patients year-round savings on care.
For the first 48 hours, skip the usual suspects: coffee, red wine, dark sauces, and tobacco. Your enamel is most open to re-staining right after treatment. Mild sensitivity for a day or two is normal and fades on its own.
After that, brush twice a day, use a straw for dark drinks when you can, and keep up regular cleanings. Touch-up trays keep your shade where you want it.
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Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Most patients brighten several shades in one visit. Your starting shade, the cause of the staining, and your enamel all play a role, and we will give you an honest expectation at your exam.
No. Professional whitening agents used correctly do not weaken enamel. The horror stories almost always come from overusing unsupervised products.
Typically one to three years, depending on coffee, wine, and tobacco habits. Take-home touch-up trays stretch that considerably.
Some patients feel mild sensitivity for a day or two. We manage it with desensitizing treatment during your visit, and it resolves on its own.
No. Whitening only changes natural enamel. If you have visible dental work, we plan around it so your shade stays even.
In-office is fastest. Custom trays work more gradually and are great for maintenance. Many patients do both: a visit to get there, trays to stay there.
