The Best Ways to Whiten Your Teeth in Time for the Holidays

The holiday season has arrived, bringing festive gatherings and joyful celebrations with family and friends. If you would like to transform your smile into one as bright as this cheery season, our team at Avalon Dental Care is here to help. We are pleased to offer a range of cosmetic dentistry solutions, including teeth whitening, to restore your smile’s sparkle with beautifully natural results. 

Teeth Whitening for Dazzling Smiles

Professional teeth whitening is one of the fastest ways to restore your bright smile in time for the holidays. At Avalon Dental Care, we offer in-office Opalescence Boost Whitening to brighten your smile by several shades in just one appointment. The innovative system involves the use of a powerful 40% hydrogen peroxide formula that is chemically activated, eliminating the need for lights or lasers. The professional-grade bleaching gel contains PF, a potassium and nitrate fluoride blend that helps minimize tooth sensitivity while strengthening your enamel.

We are also pleased to offer Opalescence at-home whitening kits containing professional-grade bleaching gel and trays custom-made to match your smile. The innovative whitening solution will brighten your smile safely from the comfort of your home.

How About Over-the-Counter-Whitening Products? 

You may have tried whitening toothpaste without any noticeable results. That’s because these toothpaste varieties use mild abrasives to remove some surface stains rather than bleaching agents that break down tooth stains.

Aside from toothpaste, there are numerous do-it-yourself whitening kits available, including strips, rinses, and trays. Many of these products promise dazzling results. However, most take weeks to show improvement, if any. Worse yet, some of these products can leave you with irritation and tooth sensitivity and may even cause damage to your gums and tooth enamel. For the best and safest whitening results, we highly recommend seeking treatment under the care of an experienced dental professional. 

Are You a Candidate for Professional Teeth Whitening?

Teeth Whitening at Avalon Dental Care is highly effective at removing most teeth stains, especially yellowish ones, from drinking coffee, consuming dark-colored foods, or using tobacco products. However, brownish or gray discoloration from certain medications or trauma may not show promising results. Additionally, teeth whitening treatments cannot remove stains from dental restorations, such as tooth-colored fillings or crowns. 

If you are not a candidate for in-office or at-home teeth whitening treatments, we may recommend an alternative cosmetic dentistry option, such as cosmetic bonding, dental veneers, or dental crowns. Whatever your needs are, we will be sure to deliver that bright holiday smile. 

Maintaining Your Bright Holiday Smile

The following are ways to keep your smile healthy and bright this holiday season and all year long:

• Brush and floss regularly to remove plaque and food debris that can dull your teeth.
• Limit coffee and dark, staining foods like berries.
• Eat plenty of crunchy fruits and veggies that act like nature’s toothbrushes.
• Avoid smoking or using tobacco products.
• Drink plenty of water to flush away bacteria and food debris.
• Visit Avalon Dental Care for your regular dental exams and cleaning.

Teeth Whitening Near Me in Lomita, CA

If you would like to learn more about brightening your smile for the holidays, contact Avalon Dental Care to schedule a consultation. Our dedicated team will recommend the ideal cosmetic dentistry solution to restore your healthy, dazzling smile. We invite you to call us at 310-530-3100 to schedule an appointment today!