Teeth Whitening
Having a beautiful smile may be even easier than you think. Many people achieve the look they’ve been dreaming of with our simple “bleaching” procedure.
What are the details of teeth whitening?
It’s safe, quick, and inexpensive. Just let us know at any appointment if you would like to whiten your teeth. You can lighten only your upper teeth or both the upper and lower, depending on how much you show when you talk and smile.
In only a day or two your custom bleach splints will be ready for you to pick up. We provide you with a special bleaching agent that you put into the clear splints. With only a few hours of wear per day, our special bleaching agent bubbles stains right out of your enamel in a very short time without altering tooth structure or existing dental work in any way. When your teeth reach the desired brightness, only occasional treatment is needed to maintain your new smile. We’ll want to take “after” photos at your next appointment.
Dental bleaching can be used to correct tooth discoloration. Discolorations can be caused by staining, aging, or chemical damage to teeth. Using the latest in bleaching technology, we can offer a safe method for creating a beautiful “brilliant” smile. In cases of extreme tooth discoloration, crowns or veneers may be the only choice, but because of the low cost of bleaching treatments, bleaching is nearly always worth a solid try.
How is teeth whitening done?
Key Benefits of Teeth Whitening
- Corrects brown, yellow and spotted tooth staining
- Works on people of any age
- Is a near-permanent solution for a “dull” smile, restoring brightness and brings a smile alive
An impression is taken to make a specialized “mouthguard” or “stent” to hold the bleach against the teeth. The material is used each night for about 3-4 hours for a week or two, and at the end of this time, significant whitening will occur. In some cases, the change is nothing short of brilliant. For confidence in appearance, bleaching technology allows us to promise improvements in yellowing, aging or stained teeth. For very severely stained teeth, crowns or porcelain veneers may be more appropriate.
Considerations for Teeth Whitening
Over-the-counter bleaching agents are available for purchase at drug stores and pharmacies. However, since these products can cause harm to the gums and teeth, it’s better to use products that our practice recommends.
Kay Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
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Dr. Kay is excellent. Her practice is state of the art...with an awesome staff. Stop by her new office on Martha Ave, Fremont, CA. Here's what you'll find ... -soothing music, -gourmet coffee bar, -massage chairs, -hi-tech equipment, .. and Dr, Kay's gentle and pleasant manner. .. For your next checkup, visit Dr. Kay. You'll be glad you did.
- Thomas D
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My friend introduced Dr. Yoo office which he already went there few times. I was surprised at first, the dental office is like your home, the atmosphere is so warm and nice. Dr Yoo did really good job, she was gentle and friendly with me. The facilities is modern. Good point, you can watch movies or TV while you are doing dental works. Distract you from the sound, water and air.Not a lot of dental offices have that. The staff was great. For sure, I will come back and bring my family and friends. Thanks Dr Yoo for helping me.
- Annie V
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I came there to fix my filling being came off for last week, food was stuck in a lot. Dr Yoo asked assistant to take the X-ray at the tooth to make sure there were not something happening under the root. Then, she showed me the X-rays of my tooth. She filled it for me, closed the gap so food could not stuck in. I was really pleased at tooth filling. I am sure come back next time for cleaning and some dental works.
- Crystal N
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Definitely satisfied with this Dental office! Exceptional service and very friendly. The dentist and staff are outstanding and as soon as you walk inside your greeted with a smile and also with a beverage of your choice, coffee, juice, or water.The environment is very clean and inviting once you walk inside the building. I've never had such a great experience at a dental office. This place is by far the best I've gone to! Also a plus is that the chair you sit in during the procedure gives you a massage that makes you very relaxed. Never experienced that at any other dentist. I myself don't like going to the dentist but since my first time i keep coming back!
- Andres A
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I would recommend this facility and staff to anyone, they also have nice clean high tech equipment that most offices don't even carry!
- Nick C
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I love this office! Super clean, very friendly staff and the Dr is soooo gentle I didn't feel a thing. I was immediately welcomed inside with a cup of tea and got to know the Dr before we started. Dr Yoo made sure to take her time with me and was very sweet. The assistant Carol and Anh are so cute and caring, very bubbly and made sure to explain step by step what was going on along the way. I enjoyed every moment of it and left with a huge smile. Definitely will be coming back!
- Alexandra A
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I had a regular checkup and cleaning at this clinic for the first time. I get cleaning done regularly but was somewhat hesitant since I always felt sharp pain when the part close to gum is cleaned since my gum is eroded quite much. The cleaning was very through but I never felt any pain this time! So I shared my experience with the people around me who knows dental and they suggested it is possibly because the equipment is brand-new and advanced ones. It is true that this clinic is newly opened and everything is brand-new with top notch equipment. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. I strongly recommend this clinic.
- Brian C
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Let me start off with saying I haven't gone to the dentist in over 2 years because of my personal experiences with other dental offices. Dr Yoo is amazing! The office is very clean, has a calming environment to it and the staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. My appointment was made through the phone and the Dental Assistant Carol was extremely helpful in guiding me through their website to fill out my forms. When I came in to my appointment I was welcomed with a fresh cup of coffee which helped calm my nerves, not rushed at all and no waiting. Dr Yoo and her staff made sure to make me feel comfortable before sitting on that chair which they did. The other assistant Anne was very nice and made sure to explain to me everything that she was doing. Since I do live in Hayward Dr Yoo was able to do my cleaning and some fillings I needed done all in the same day. I didn't feel any pain she has a very light hand and the massage chairs helped too. Overall experience was a 10! I will definitely be coming back, the drive from Hayward to Fremont is worth it with this office. Good job Kay Dentistry! -Nano A.
- Nano A
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I came in for a general cleaning and found out I had 4 fillings needed. I also had a chip in my front tooth for the last year that was long overdue. Dr. Yoo was able to perform my cleaning and 4 fillings in the same day! She knew I had a 45-minute commute from SF and was able to save me 2 trips back for my fillings. We scheduled an appointment for a week later to fix my front tooth. In the meantime, she gave me some teeth whitening strips so the shade would match the color of the chipped area of my front tooth. 4 fillings, a cleaning, and not looking like Jim Carrey from Dumb and Dumber anymore in less than a week? I found my new dentist. Thanks Dr. Yoo!
- Dan J