Teeth whitening with your dentist is a safe way to lift stubborn tooth stains from your teeth and achieve a whiter and brighter smile. At Lucio H. Kim, DDS, we assess your oral health before approving teeth whitening treatment. We measure your oral health against the ingredients in our prescription-grade whitening gel.
However, it's impossible to know the risks when you whiten without your dentist, relying on store-bought pastes, gels, and kits. You may experience long-term tooth sensitivity, enamel damage, and uneven results (teeth of varying shades).
While some tooth sensitivity can occur temporarily—as with professional teeth whitening—ongoing pain is not normal. But it is always a risk factor when whitening your teeth alone.
For these reasons, we urge you to trust your professional teeth whitening in Glendale, CA, to your dentist!
Are You a Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
We encourage you to book a consultation with our cosmetic dentist in Glendale, CA, to ensure your candidacy. If your dentist finds an underlying condition during your consultation preventing teeth whitening, we can often treat the issue or recommend an alternative, like dental bonding or veneers.
To get started or if you have any questions, contact a member of our dental team today.