The Teeth Whitening Process


The procedure for whitening your teeth can take on multiple forms. These consist of an in-office teeth whitening procedure or an at-home kit. The choice is yours as to which you would prefer to do. Dr. Ashneet Kaur from VCARE Family Dental wants to give you a brighter, whiter smile with teeth whitening in Tracy, CA. The processes we offer are described below.

In-office teeth whitening in Tracy, CA

The process that you will undergo if you choose to perform teeth whitening in our dental office will yield more immediate results. This process usually takes less than an hour and you will leave the office with instantly whiter teeth that are several shades lighter.

This process begins by measuring the shade of your current teeth to act as a benchmark with which to compare the amount of whitening that has taken place after the procedure. Next, your teeth will be thoroughly cleaned and a device called a cheek retractor will be placed in your mouth to move the cheeks out of the way and expose your teeth.

Then, a whitening gel that is made with hydrogen peroxide is painted on your teeth. On top of that, we will apply a hardening resin and liquid rubber dam over your teeth. The purpose of this is to protect your gums from any burning that may occur if they were to come into contact with the bleaching agent.

You will sit with this on your teeth for up to an hour. Then the outer layer and the whitening gel are removed, your teeth are rinsed and you will leave our office with a new smile.

At-home teeth whitening kits

The other option that we offer that may better fit your schedule is an at-home whitening kit that you apply yourself. This process will require more work on your part and it may take several weeks before you notice the results. Dr. Kaur will manufacture custom trays for both your upper and lower teeth.

When the trays are ready, she will provide you with a whitening gel to use in the trays and educate you on how to properly place them in your mouth. Every night you will need to wear these trays with the whitening agent on your teeth for about an hour. After two weeks, a follow-up appointment with Dr. Kaur will be required in order to check on the progress that you have made and recommend if you should continue using the at-home kit.

Teeth whitening in Tracy, CA

Dr. Kaur wants to help boost your confidence by giving you a whiter smile. Call us today to schedule a consultation for teeth whitening at VCARE Family Dental at 209-699-6000.

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