Teeth Whitening in Escondido
Make your Smile Sparkle with Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening by dentist Douglas G. Hope, DDS, with offices conveniently located in both Escondido and Vista, is a great way to improve your smile and restore the natural color of your teeth. Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures around, and it’s fast, pain-free, and affordable!
Over time, our teeth tend to age and become stained due to consumption of beverages like coffee or tea, smoking, and many other factors. Teeth whitening allows you to remove these surface stains, and provides you with a brighter smile! Learn more about teeth whitening now.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
All teeth whitening treatments work by using an active ingredient based on oxygen molecules. Most commonly, this is either hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide.
The oxygen molecules in these compounds react with the discoloration and surface stains on your teeth. They “break” the bonds that hold discolorations in place, penetrating deep within the enamel of the tooth. By doing so, they remove surface stains and provide you with a more natural, bright smile!
What’s The Difference Between In-Office And At-Home Teeth Whitening?
We offer both in-office and at-home teeth whitening treatments at our dental office. Curious about the difference? Let’s talk about the details now.
In-office whitening is typically somewhat more intensive than at-home treatment. It is best for those that need immediate results, such as for a special occasion like a wedding or an important business meeting.
Dr. Hope will begin the treatment by applying protective compounds to your gums. This prevents the soft tissues from being irritated by the bleaching treatment. Then, a specialized gel that contains peroxide will be applied to your teeth. Usually, we use Zoom whitening products.
For best results, Dr. Hope will use a UV light to “activate” this peroxide, and excite the oxygen molecules. This will allow surface stains to be lifted more quickly.
The process typically takes about an hour, and patients can enjoy teeth that are anywhere from 5-10 shades whiter!
For at-home whitening, we use advanced KoR whitening products. Dr. Hope will customize and design a set of KoR whitening trays that fit perfectly around your teeth, providing maximum surface area for your teeth whitening treatment.
Then, you simply take your KoR whitening trays home, and you wear them as you’ve been instructed by Dr. Hope. Within just a few weeks, you’ll have visibly whiter teeth, without having to spend a minute in the dentist’s chair!
Both in-office and at-home teeth whitening treatments are equally effective, so the choice is yours. If you need fast results, you can choose in-office whitening. If you need a more flexible treatment schedule, you can choose KoR at-home whitening.
Testimonials
Tara C.
"Dr. Hope has been my dentist for over 7 years. I wouldn't go anywhere else. I trusted him to do significant veneer work several years ago. My smile changed and I have been very happy with the results."
Elizabeth U.
“Dr. Hope and his team are a great mix. They work well together and are very aware on making sure you have as little pain as possible. My family has been going for years and wouldn't go anywhere else.”
Melanie D.
“I've been a patient at Dr. Hope's office for almost 15 years and have referred several of my friends. The hygienists have always been super friendly and gentle. In addition to typical dental work and my regular cleanings, I did Invisalign and was very happy with the whole process. ”
Steve W.
“Dr. Hope and his staff are the best. I have been a patient there since he took over the practice from Dr. Chatton. I'm not sure how long but I've been seeing Dr. Hope for at least 10 years or more. He is a great dentist who is very knowledgeable and has the most up to date equipment.”
Rita G.
“Dr. Hope & his staff are always so welcoming and professional. They make you feel like family and they make it a point to get to know you personally. The reason I decided to give Dr. Hope my business was because I found out that he gave back to our community.”
Kathi T.
“Dr. Hope and his wonderful Staff are just the BEST!!! Dr. Hope and his awesome assistant, George, are very attentive, compassionate, accommodating, caring, funny, but first and foremost HONEST!!!”
Christina W.
“Dr. Hope and his team are wonderful! He is an amazing dentist! Everyone is so nice! I am always welcomed with big smiling faces! I will refer everyone I know to his office!”
Sylvia C.
“I have been going to Dr. Hope for quite some time now, and always feel so at ease. Dr. Hope is funny and just makes you feel relaxed while there! This is a very friendly office and as long as I'm living anywhere near San Diego I will be going to this dental practice, hopefully Dr. Hope won't be retiring any time soon (he's too young)!!!”
Real F.
“We always feel like family when in Dr. Hopes office. Each staff member treats us with professionalism and with the best personalized care. They have helped my sensitivity problem to be non existent with the treatments they provide.”
