Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening removes stains to make teeth brighter and whiter. The procedure can be done in-office, at home, or a combination of both under a dentist’s supervision. Whitening products contain hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide, which break down stain molecules and lighten the color of your teeth. This is a safe, effective treatment that can be repeated as needed.

In some cases, stains are too deep or persistent for bleaching alone. For these patients, dental veneers can provide a long-lasting solution, resisting stains from food, beverages, and smoking while masking imperfections.

Teeth whitening is generally recommended first before considering veneers or other cosmetic procedures. This service is available at our San Francisco office.

Yes. Teeth whitening is a safe and effective way to remove stains and brighten your smile. Using fluoride toothpaste and avoiding stain-causing foods can help maintain results between treatments.

Almost anyone can benefit from professional in-office teeth whitening, though results can vary depending on the type and severity of staining.

In-office whitening is most effective for yellow discoloration caused by aging, coffee, tea, red wine, tobacco, or everyday staining. Some deeper or gray-toned discoloration may also improve, although results may be more subtle.

During your consultation, your dentist will assess your current tooth shade and recommend the most appropriate whitening approach for your smile goals.

• What is gum reshaping?
  Gum reshaping, also known as gum sculpting, contouring or gum lift, reshapes your gums by sculpting them and cutting away any excess mass for a more beautiful smile and easier cleaning. It can also help areas where food tends to get trapped.
• How does gum reshaping work?
The procedure begins with a consultation with Dr. Shirvani to evaluate your oral health and discuss your goals.
  If you want less than two millimeters of gums removed, you will be given laser gum contouring. In laser gum contouring, you will be given local anesthesia. a high-powered and exceptionally accurate soft tissue laser will be used to reshape and reseal your gum tissues. The procedure ensures excellent results non-invasively.However, if you want more than two millimeters of gums removed, the procedure is slightly complex and involves surgical removal of excess mass. The results offered by surgical contouring are equally astounding but involve a lengthy recovery period. The patient may sometimes require up to 4 months to heal fully.

The procedure usually takes 1–2 hours, depending on how much reshaping is needed. A follow-up visit within a week allows Dr. Shirvani to monitor healing and check for any signs of infection.

My Dentist San Francisco offers a smile makeover in one visit. With the right treatments being performed, people can improve their smiles in only a single visit. Results vary by case and require evaluation by the dentist.

A denture or dental bridge fabrication may take longer due to the need to create restorations. In contrast, dental bonding and teeth whitening takes only a day. There are no needles and drillings involved in the procedure. These are totally pain-free single-visit procedures.

People who want to replace missing teeth can have them in a single visit. The dental implant process can replace a single tooth in a single day. Once a patient goes through the surgical procedure of the implant insertion into their jawbone, a temporary crown can be placed over the implant instead of waiting for the implant to heal. It allows the patient to get their new teeth in just one visit.