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Treatments/Aesthetics & TMJ

Teeth Whitening

Done at the end, so the shade is even across the whole smile.

Professional whitening, timed for the finish so the shade comes up evenly across the whole smile. In-office in a single visit, or custom take-home trays at your own pace.

A whitening shade guide held beside a smile
Timing
Usually after alignment
Quoted
On its own, when you are ready
Options
In-office or take-home trays
Sensitivity
Managed, per patient

How it works here

Four steps.

A clear aligner in its case on the consultation table at SC Orthodontics
  1. 01

    Timing advice

    Dr. Haykani checks that your teeth and gums are ready, records your starting shade against a shade guide, and tells you when whitening will give the most even result.

  2. 02

    Digital scan

    Custom trays are made from a scan of your finished teeth, and your gums and lips are protected with a barrier before any in-office gel is applied.

  3. 03

    Whitening

    Professional-strength gel applied in short intervals, with your gums protected, to a schedule set for your sensitivity. Your new shade is compared against the original before you leave.

  4. 04

    Maintenance

    Keep the trays. Brushing, flossing, and rinsing after coffee or red wine hold the shade, and occasional top-ups help keep it where you like it.

Who it suits

  • Patients finishing orthodontic treatment
  • Anyone wanting an even result rather than a patchy one
  • Staining from coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco
  • Teeth that have darkened with age, coffee, tea, or wine

How she decides

Whitening is the cosmetic finish, quoted on its own so you can add it whenever you are ready. It lightens natural enamel, and Dr. Haykani plans the shade around any crowns or fillings so the whole smile matches.

Compare every option

What it costs

Quoted on its own, whenever you are ready.

  • Quoted separately from orthodontic treatment
  • Current fee given the same day you call or text
  • Teeth and gums checked before whitening begins
  • Shade planned around any crowns or fillings
Fees & Financing

Common questions

Whitening, answered.

Anything else, call or text. You will hear back the same day.

  • Whitening is quoted separately from orthodontic treatment. Call or text and we will give you the current fee the same day.

  • Request an appointment online, or call or text (661) 425-0559. You will hear back the same day, including Sundays and evenings.

  • Dr. Haykani examines your teeth and gums, confirms they are ready, and plans the shade with you herself.

  • Yes. Your gums and lips are protected with a barrier before the gel goes on, the strength is matched to your sensitivity, and the whole treatment is supervised.

  • Some patients notice temporary sensitivity. The products we use are designed to minimize it, and it typically settles within a few days.

  • With good hygiene and a little care around staining foods and drinks, a year or more. Occasional top-ups with your take-home trays keep the shade where you like it.

  • Staining from coffee, tea, red wine, and everyday foods responds very well. Deeper discoloration from medication or past trauma has its own cosmetic routes, and Dr. Haykani will point you to the right one.

  • Both are available. In-office gives you a noticeable change in a single visit with a professional-strength gel, applied while your gums are protected. Take-home uses custom trays and professional gel over a couple of weeks at your own pace. Dr. Haykani helps you choose.

  • After, in almost every case. Once the teeth are aligned, the shade comes up evenly right across the smile.

  • Whitening lightens natural enamel, so Dr. Haykani checks any crowns or fillings first and plans the shade so everything matches.

  • Whitening is quoted on its own, so you can add it whenever you are ready. Your treatment fee includes your orthodontic treatment, visits, adjustments, emergency care, and your first set of retainers.

  • It depends on your starting shade and the type of staining. Yellow and brown surface stains usually respond well, while some deeper discoloration lightens less. Dr. Haykani records your starting shade and talks through a realistic goal before you begin.

Whitening near you

Directions and timing from your part of the valley.

Next step

Come in with questions. Leave with a clear plan.

Free consultation with X-rays and digital scans included. New patients are usually seen within the week, with Sunday and evening appointments available.

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