
What Does Professional Teeth Whitening Feel Like?

We all want a smile that dazzles — it’s like an extra-special feature that makes you, well, YOU.
Even if you take great care of your teeth by brushing and flossing daily as you should, over time, your smile’s sparkle can become dulled by discoloration.
Professional teeth whitening is a safe and effective treatment option that more and more people are choosing. In fact, the results of a survey conducted by the American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry said that, when asked the No. 1 way they’d like to improve their smile, the most frequent answer was whiter teeth.
At Modern Age Dentistry, under the skillful eye of Dr. Ali Saeghi, patients are enjoying phenomenal success with in-office teeth whitening treatments. After a complete evaluation, he helps those unhappy with their stained and discolored teeth to refresh their smile in the best way possible.
Whitening is just one of the suite of cutting-edge cosmetic dentistry treatments we proudly offer at our Ojai, West Hills, and Atwater Village, California, offices.
Why are my teeth discolored?
Stains on your teeth occur for a multitude of reasons:
- Foods like tomato sauce, dark berries, and artificial food coloring
- Dark beverages like red wine, coffee, and tea
- Smoking
- Certain antibiotics
- High fluoride intake during childhood causes white staining.
- Tooth enamel thins as you age, exposing more yellowish dentin.
- Some health conditions, like celiac disease and liver disease
- Poor oral hygiene
- Genetics
The good news is that professional teeth whitening can restore the whiteness and brightness of your teeth in a way that looks completely natural.
What’s the sensory experience of teeth whitening like?
You may be concerned that the whitening treatment will hurt. Well, worry no more, because the state-of-the-art whitening treatment platform that Dr. Saeghi offers patients is completely comfortable!
We offer Philips Zoom! whitening treatment, which features a simple in-office procedure that produces fantastic results.
When you visit us for whitening treatment, Dr. Saeghi examines your mouth and uses his discerning eye to choose precisely the right shade that will match your natural teeth most beautifully.
He then gently places specially designed tools — a bite block, cheek retractor, and some cotton — so your teeth that are being treated are separated and easy to access. This also protects the tissues around your teeth.
Once everything is in place, Dr. Saeghi applies the Zoom! whitening gel in phases, taking periodic breaks. A special light activates the gel so it can get to work removing even the toughest of stains.
You feel zero pain during this procedure, and we make every effort to ensure you’re as comfortable as possible throughout the entire process.
The only time that some people experience any discomfort is after treatment. Occasionally, patients experience some post-treatment sensitivity, and one of the most compelling reasons that led Dr. Saeghi to choose Zoom! as his treatment platform was that it’s the only professional whitening treatment that features an FDA-approved gel he can apply that addresses this type of sensitivity promptly.
We have seen, time and time again, patients shocked and delighted by their results. Zoom! is truly a game changer and transforms your smile in a single office visit.
To be certain your teeth stay their whitest and most radiant, we provide products you can use at home to maintain your results. And, of course, you want to be mindful about reintroducing staining elements back into your life.
Use a straw to drink any staining beverages, rinse your mouth after eating foods that are discoloring, and avoid smoking at all costs.
Whitening treatment here at Modern Age Dentistry is a total win-win, and we’re certain you’ll be delighted with your new, sparkling smile when you walk out of our office!
Call the Modern Age office that’s most convenient to you to make a whitening treatment appointment, or book an appointment with us online. We’re here for you!
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