Teeth whitening in Lafayette, CA

Over time, the tooth enamel color can become jaded for several reasons, including certain medications, age, and lifestyle habits. Teeth whitening procedures offer effective and affordable ways to improve your overall appearance. At Lala Dental in Lafayette, California, Dr. Meshkin can help you achieve a smile several shades brighter with our advanced teeth whitening procedures. Both office and take-home treatments are available depending on your needs and preferences. We provide personalized attention and a warm, welcoming office ambiance to help you feel at ease.

Why You Might Need Teeth Whitening?

Whenever you consume tooth-staining foods and beverages, their colorful pigments can stick to your teeth. Eventually, they accumulate and display noticeable stains. Routine brushing and flossing will not remove the stains if you are regularly exposed to these pigments. And, the only way to break down the stains is with a whitening treatment.

The other significant reason for enamel discoloration is natural aging. As we grow older, the outer enamel layer will begin to thin. Enamel is already translucent, and it allows the underlying dentin layer, which is naturally yellow, to shine bright. Once again, even efficient brushing cannot prevent this, but with professional whitening, Dr. Meshkin can bleach the dentin color to give the teeth a much brighter appearance.

In-Office Teeth Whitening

During our in-office whitening treatments, Dr. Meshkin use a high-grade bleaching gel and a special light to take years off of the discoloration of your teeth, replacing their indistinct look with a beautiful radiance that is several shades brighter. 

Our professional bleaching gel has a very high concentration of an active ingredient, hydrogen peroxide, which whitens the teeth. The gel contains twenty-five percent hydrogen peroxide, which is stronger than the drug store products. When applied to the teeth, it breaks up the bonds that hold stains together and allows the enamel's whiteness to shine through. Dr. Meshkin uses a special light to activate the gel to speed up this process, encouraging it to break down the stains even faster.

Take-Home Teeth Whitening Kits

Our customized take-home whitening kits can help you achieve the same brightening results at a much more gradual pace. Dr. Meshkin will provide you with the plastic trays and whitening gel you need. You have to wear both together for a specific period of time every day. This process can be carried out entirely on your schedule and in your home comfort. In just a fortnight, you will be able to see dazzling changes. With proper care, the results can be maintained for a long time with regular touch-ups.

To learn more about teeth whitening treatments, visit the Lala Dental office at 895 Moraga Rd Suite 6, Lafayette, CA 94549. You can also reach Dr. Meshkin in Lafayette CA at (925) 385-8858 and schedule an appointment.