Teeth Whitening

Professional Whitening for a Brighter Smile

Tooth discoloration is a common concern among patients of all ages. Coffee, tea, wine, tobacco, certain foods, and the natural aging process can gradually change the color of the teeth.

Professional teeth whitening provides a controlled way to improve tooth color while taking the patient’s oral health and cosmetic goals into consideration. At Best Natural Smile, Dr. Ariela Feitelberg evaluates each patient’s smile before recommending a whitening approach.

Our practice serves patients throughout Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Pacific Palisades, West Los Angeles, and surrounding communities.

Not All Tooth Stains Are the Same

Before whitening, it is helpful to understand what is causing the discoloration. Surface stains caused by food and beverages often respond well to professional whitening. Intrinsic stains, however, can be more difficult to treat.

Patients with tetracycline staining, certain developmental discolorations, or significant internal tooth discoloration may require a more customized approach. In some cases, whitening may be combined with cosmetic treatments such as veneers or bonding.

KöR Teeth Whitening

Best Natural Smile offers KöR Teeth Whitening as an advanced professional whitening option. The system is designed to address a range of discoloration concerns while allowing treatment to be customized to the patient’s needs.

Professional whitening may include customized take-home trays and other treatment options based on the patient’s tooth color, sensitivity, and desired result.

A dental evaluation before treatment is important because cavities, cracks, gum disease, and other conditions may need to be addressed first.

Maintaining Your Whitening Results

Whitening is not permanent. Teeth naturally encounter staining substances over time, so maintaining a brighter smile requires ongoing care.

Patients can extend their results by brushing and flossing consistently, drinking water after meals, limiting stain-producing beverages, and maintaining regular professional cleanings.

Periodic touch-up treatments may also be appropriate depending on the patient’s individual needs.

A Natural-Looking Result

The goal of professional whitening is not simply to make teeth as white as possible. The most successful results complement the patient’s overall appearance while maintaining a natural look.

Dr. Feitelberg takes the time to understand each patient’s expectations and recommend treatment based on the condition of the teeth and desired outcome. With professional guidance and appropriate maintenance, whitening can provide a meaningful improvement in the appearance of your smile.