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Teeth WhiteningEventually, you might notice that your smile is no longer as white and bright as you’d like. When this happens, you may be tempted to try a DIY teeth whitening solution at home. At Loftin Dental, we encourage our patients to seek the services of a professional. Many people believe that a brighter smile makes people more attractive, and this belief prompts them to look for whitening and brightening services to restore dull, yellow or stained teeth.
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Reasons to Work With a Teeth Whitening Dentist
There are several good reasons to work with a teeth whitening dentist rather than attempting something on your own:
- Stronger methods can be used without fear that the enamel or gums will be damaged
- Overall oral health is protected
- Professional advice concerning appropriate dental health is available
- Patients can avoid the painful results of too much bleaching or irritated gums
- Results often last longer than those achieved through DIY treatments
We work with families and individuals throughout the Walnut Creek, Concord and Clayton communities to offer safe and effective alternatives to those processes you might try at home. Patients may have tried a variety of products and processes in the past, but working with a professional is the best way to be sure that the enamel of the tooth is not damaged. We also have patients that come from Benicia, Antioch and even Reno! Call us with any questions!
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This is a two-step process. Your first visit will be about 30 minutes long as we get impressions taken for your custom trays, top and bottom. Your second visit will be about a week later, and we’ll show you how best to apply the whitening gel as well as go over any questions you may have. We also will share with you our tips sheet so you have the best whitening results.
Come in to Loftin Dental for your custom teeth whitening trays! If you’ve already been through that step with us, maybe you just need a touch up. We offer whitening gel tubes in two sizes.
Be sure to stay away from colored foods and drinks while you’re whitening and for about three days after you’ve achieved your desired white. Things like red wine, coffee, teas, red pasta sauce, curry, pesto and berries will begin the yellowing process on your teeth.
Patients throughout Walnut Creek and Clayton may have tried a variety of products and processes in the past, but working with a professional is the best way to be sure that the enamel of the tooth is not damaged. We invite you to give us a call when you want to improve your smile. Dr. Loftin and our team at Loftin Dental are ready to work with you to help you feel comfortable with your oral health care.
If this happens, you most likely used too much whitening gel in your trays and it crept up to your gums. Next time, use a little less. When you put your tray on and you see excess squirt out of the trays, wipe it off. The white gums are not permanent and will go away over the next few days. You may feel a burning sensation in the gums as well.
Ready to schedule an appointment?
Our friendly admin team is available during business hours to schedule your appointment. If you call after hours, just leave a message and we’ll return your call the next business day!
Call us at 925-672-7997
New Patient Forms
For your convenience, our new patient registration forms can be filled out prior to your arrival.
Please note that filling out the on-line forms DOES NOT automatically schedule you for a new patient exam. Please call us at 925-672-7997 to schedule your appointment.
You can access both here: NEW PATIENT FORMS. Make sure to fill out both forms: (1) New Patient Registration and (2) Medical History. You will not be automatically redirected to the second form, so please click on it to complete. We’ve also provided our privacy practices for your review here: HIPPA FORM.
After this initial registration, we will ask you for formal updates every 2 years.
If you haven’t already done so, please call 925-672-7997 to schedule an appointment at a time that works for you.
What Insurance Does Our Office Accept?
We do accept most PPO dental plans. We do not accept MediCal, Medicare or HMO plans.
We are OUT OF NETWORK for most insurances but are IN NETWORK for Delta Dental.
If you don’t currently have dental insurance coverage, we offer:
*A 10 percent Senior courtesy off of all our treatments.
*Our own in-house dental plan, The Club! Details here.