Los Angeles Teeth Whitening Specialist
Dr. Sid Solomon

Dr. Sid Solomon is a World Class Los Angeles cosmetic dentist. He has helped many Los Angeles teeth whitening patients obtain a new smile. From his offices in Santa Monica, he has treated patients from Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Glendora and throughout the LA Basin. In the page below, Dr. Solomon describes teeth whitening and how LA teeth whitening patients have benefited from this procedure.

Tooth whitening (or bleaching) is a simple, non-invasive dental treatment used to change the color of natural tooth enamel and is an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile.

Because having whiter teeth has now become the number one aesthetic concern of most patients, there are a number of ways to whiten teeth.  The most popular method is using a home tooth whitening system that will whiten teeth dramatically.  Since tooth whitening only works on natural tooth enamel, it is important to evaluate replacement of any old fillings, crowns, etc.  Replacement of any restorations will be done after bleaching so they will match the newly bleached teeth.

Tooth whitening is not permanent.  A touch-up maybe needed every several years, and more often if you smoke, drink coffee, tea, or wine.

Dr. Solomon is highly skilled at a ride range of cosmetic dentistry procedures. His Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentistry patients have benefited from Dr. Solomon’s expertise in teeth whitening as well as porcelain veneers, dental implants, porcelain bridges and porcelain caps. Please review these pages in the website to learn more about Dr. Solomon, the World Class Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist, and his smile makeovers. There are before and after photos available to show examples of Los Angeles veneers and Los Angeles teeth whitening patients. He serves patients from Santa Monica, Glendora and throughout the LA Basin.

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What does tooth whitening involve?

This type of tooth whitening usually requires two visits.At the first appointment, impressions (molds) will be made of your teeth to fabricate custom, clear plastic, trays.

At your second appointment, you will try on the trays for proper fit, and adjustments will be made if necessary.  The trays are worn with special whitening solution either twice a day for 30 minutes or overnight for a couple of weeks depending on the degree of staining and desired level of whitening.  It is normal to experience tooth sensitivity during the time you are whitening your teeth, but it will subside shortly after you have stopped bleaching.

You will receive care instructions for your teeth and trays, and be encouraged to visit your dentist regularly to help maintain a beautiful, healthy, white smile.