If you would like to quickly enhance the appearance of your smile, teeth whitening in our office might be for you!

Whitening treatment tailored to your needs

Teeth Whitening

Everyone loves a bright, white smile. If yours isn’t as white as you’d like it to be, professional teeth whitening is available at your San Diego dentist Town Square Family Dentistry. Teeth whitening is one of the most economical ways to make a big difference in the way your smile looks.

Today there are a variety of products and procedures available to help you brighten the color of your teeth. Professional tooth whitening can be done in our office in just one appointment. Other whitening options are available over-the-counter at your local discount or drugstore. Although some of these products will remove surface stains from your teeth, over-the-counter whitening agents take several weeks of consistent use to show any results. The bottom line is that none of these products will whiten your teeth as quickly and effectively as professional teeth whitening.

Make a significant impact on the look of your smile in a short amount of time with professional teeth whitening at our San Diego dental office. Call today to make an appointment!

Causes of Tooth Discoloration

As we age, our teeth naturally tend to darken because of changes in the enamel of the tooth as well as the inner dentin. Teeth also come in many different shades of ivory and white, and yours might genetically be less white than you’d like. Other reasons for darkened or yellowed teeth include lifestyle habits such as smoking cigarettes and eating foods that tend to stain the teeth such as berries and curries.

Types of Teeth Whitening

As mentioned, there are a variety of over-the-counter whitening gels, toothpastes, and whitening strips available, but none of these is as effective as professional teeth whitening. In many cases, these products are used incorrectly, resulting in sensitivity of the teeth or gums.

In-Office Teeth Whitening

In the amount of time of the average lunch break, you can come into our office and leave with teeth many shades whiter and brighter with our in-office treatment. We use stronger whitening agents than products available over-the-counter so you will have better results. Because we take care to protect the gums and soft tissues of the mouth, most of our patients report feeling no sensitivity after treatment.

Treatment can last for several months if you take care to avoid teeth-staining habits, such as drinking coffee, tea, and wine. It’s also a good idea to follow up your in-office treatment with our at-home whitening kit.

We are currently running an in-house whitening special for $350. Call today to learn more!

At-Home Teeth Whitening

Whether you get a jumpstart on your whitening in our office, or you would rather take care of the entire process in the comfort of your own home, our at-home whitening kits are effective. Most patients will be directed to wear the custom whitening trays for about an hour a day for a week to see dramatic results. You can touch up your initial whitening treatment as needed to keep your smile white and bright.

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Put your best foot forward with a youthful, bright, white smile. This minimally invasive cosmetic procedure can whiten your teeth by several shades in just one treatment. Call us today to find out more!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do over-the counter bleaching products work?

There is no shortage of whitening products you can buy at the local discount or department store. Most over-the-counter bleaching products will get rid of surface stains on teeth, but the problem is that many of the products on the shelf today are abrasive. Over time, use of these products can damage the teeth.

Professional teeth whitening products along with supervision by your dentist is always the safest and most effective way to whiten your teeth.

Often patients who use whitening strips or gels they purchase outside the dentist office complain of feeling sensitivity in their teeth or gums after using them. Sensitivity frequently occurs because the products are used incorrectly. When you opt for professional whitening at the dentist, there is minimal sensitivity reported afterward. This is because your dentist takes care to protect your gums and other soft tissues during the whitening process.

Professional teeth whitening is also much quicker. If you opt for in-office whitening, you can come in during your lunch hour and leave with teeth several shades whiter and brighter. Even professional at-home treatments, which take about a week of daily use, offer similar results in a relatively short amount of time.

If you have questions about teeth whitening, be sure to give Town Square Family Dentistry a call!

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Hema Srinivasan DDS

Treatment Philosophy

Dr. Hema Srinivasan's treatment philosophy primarily focusses on excellent oral health while also realizing the role dentists can play in enhancing individual beauty. She actively seeks to build mutual trust with her patients, and she has been complimented for the thoroughness of her care and the gentleness of her touch. She is a strong advocate of patient education and takes the time with patients to make them feel at complete ease with her treatment plan.

Educational Background

Dr. Hema is a graduate from the University of Southern California (one of the ...