Numerous ads for whitening products in our local San Diego media contain terms such as ‘white brite’, ’22 carbamide peroxide’ and ‘peroxide teeth’. They look tempting, but how do you separate tooth bleaching fact from fiction?

First, and especially for our local San Diego California patients, we recommend talking to Dr. Marcos Ortega DDS at Marcos Ortega DDS at our San Diego office. Just because teeth whitening products are readily available, it doesn’t mean they are all safe or appropriate for every person. Getting a professional opinion is a good first step.

Don’t be fooled by smile whitening hype and risk damage, especially if you need tetracycline teeth whitening. If you have existing cosmetic dental work such as crowns, bonding, partial dentures or bridge work, it is especially important to talk to a San Diego dental professional about worry free dentistry teeth whitening.

Teeth whitening kits are not the only way to quickly improve your smile. Many of your neighbors have benefited from porcelain veneers. There are several brands of veneers such as Lumineers by Cerinate, da Vinci and Mac. We can help you decide on which is best for you.

Veneers are sometimes called ‘instant orthodontics’ because they can correct tooth misalignment and gaps as well as provide instant teeth whitening.

Porcelain veneers can also fix chipped teeth and cover stains. The vast majority of San Diego veneer recipients are extremely pleased with the results.

• Dr. Marcos Ortega DDS
• Marcos Ortega DDS
• 306 Walnut Ave., Suite 25
• San Diego , California 92103
• 619-295-4545
• http://www.mysandiegosmiles.com/

Providing comprehensive dental care for San Diego families since 1986.