Teeth Whitening | Paso Robles

Are you dissatisfied with the color of your teeth? Teeth staining or discoloration can occur for many reasons, including smoking or tobacco use. Your teeth can also become stained by regularly eating certain foods and beverages. Plus, teeth naturally start to darken as you age.

Luckily, visiting our office for a professional whitening treatment can reverse the effects of tooth staining and give you back your dazzling smile. Brilliant, white teeth will make you look healthier and more youthful.

There are many over-the-counter bleaching or whitening treatments readily available for purchase; however, professional whitening is generally safer and more effective. Applicator trays in over-the-counter kits are usually “one size fits all,” which can result in them fitting uncomfortably in your mouth since they aren’t designed specifically for your teeth. Whitening gels included with this type of product can sometimes be too abrasive or can leak because of ill-fitting trays, leading to gum and other soft tissue irritation.

For these reasons, you may want to choose professional whitening instead. The whitening service provided by your dentist may consist of two phases – an in-office whitening session and a customized at-home kit and care plan.

In-Office Whitening

Your dentist will choose whitening gel in the appropriate strength for your case while accounting for factors like your level of sensitivity and your whitening goals. This gel is typically applied using custom-made applicator trays for maximum comfort and to protect the tissues in your mouth from becoming irritated by the whitening gel. Teeth can be lightened dramatically in only one session.

At-Home Whitening

If you prefer to whiten your teeth at your convenience, your dentist may provide you with a custom at-home whitening kit. Your applicator trays will be made just for you, and the strength of the whitening gel will be chosen to meet your needs. You will be given specific instructions for how to use it safely.

After this kind of whitening treatment, you will typically be asked to schedule a follow-up visit with our office to check on your progress

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Why wait any longer to start working on your perfect smile? Contact your cosmetic dentist today to find out more about whitening services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my teeth stained?

Teeth staining can have several different causes. Some of the most common culprits we see include:

Smoking
Drinking staining beverages such as coffee, tea, and red wine
Eating staining foods like berries and curry
Inadequate dental hygiene
Certain health conditions
Genetics

What about over-the-counter teeth whitening kits?

While the whitening kits you can find at your local drugstore cost less than professional kits, the truth is that this is a case where you get what you pay for.

Drugstore whitening kits are designed to be "one size fits all," which often translates to "one size fits none." The strengths are much lower than what you can get in a professional kit, meaning that you must use the product for a longer period of time and are still unlikely to get the results you can find in a professional product. Additionally, your results are not being monitored by the dentist you know and trust.

Will whitening my teeth hurt?

It shouldn't.

Most professional whitening products contain an added desensitizing ingredient that protects even sensitive teeth and keeps you comfortable during the process.

If bleaching consecutive days becomes sensitive, we would typically recommend bleaching every other day. Additionally, the customizable nature of professional whitening treatments prevents the product from coming into contact with soft tissues like your gums, lips, and tongue.

Meet Our Doctor:

Denver B. Eslinger DDS

Dr. Eslinger grew up in the Central Valley just 2 hours from Paso Robles in a small town called Dos Palos. After completing his undergrad at Pacific Union College and graduating with a BA in Spanish, Dr. Eslinger took some time off to travel before starting dental school at Loma Linda University. During his time at LLU he had the opportunity on several occasions to do mission work and practice dentistry in Mexico, Nicaragua and Peru along with some of his fellow classmates.

For the last several years, Dr. Eslinger has ...