Teeth Whitening at Mint Dental Loft

Teeth whitening at Mint Dental Loft in Altadena, CA uses professional-strength products and customized techniques to lighten discoloration and enhance your smile safely. Whether you want a quick boost for an upcoming event or a more dramatic transformation, we tailor your whitening plan to your teeth and lifestyle.

What Is Professional Teeth Whitening?

Professional teeth whitening uses dentist-supervised gels and systems to break up stains on the enamel and dentin layers of your teeth. Everyday habits—like coffee, tea, red wine, or tobacco—can leave your smile looking dull or yellow over time. Whitening helps reverse these changes by gently lifting color from inside the tooth, not just the surface.

Because treatment is planned and monitored by our team, we can adjust the strength and timing to reduce sensitivity while still giving you noticeable, reliable results.

• In-office whitening A fast, focused appointment in our office for visibly brighter teeth in a single visit. Great for: weddings, photos, and special events.
• Custom take-home trays Personalized trays and professional gel you use at home on your own schedule.
• Targeted stain removal Designed to address both surface and deeper discoloration more effectively than store brands.
• Guided, predictable results Dentist oversight helps you avoid uneven whitening and overuse.

How the Teeth Whitening Process Works

Your whitening journey starts with an exam to ensure your teeth and gums are healthy and to identify any existing restorations that will not change color, such as crowns or fillings. We then discuss your goals and recommend either in-office treatment, take-home trays, or a combination of both.

During in-office whitening, we protect your gums, apply the whitening gel, and monitor your progress in short, controlled steps. For take-home whitening, we create custom trays, provide detailed instructions, and schedule follow-ups to track your results and comfort.

• Smile shade assessment We record your starting shade and desired outcome to guide treatment. Helpful for: setting clear expectations.
• Personalized whitening plan Strength, timing, and method are chosen based on your needs and sensitivity.
• Ongoing support We check in on your progress and adjust as needed for comfort and results.

Whitening Technology & Materials We Use

At Mint Dental Loft, we use modern whitening systems designed to be both effective and gentle. Our products are carefully selected to balance brightening power with sensitivity control, and our techniques help ensure even coverage for a natural-looking result.

• Professional-strength whitening gels with ingredients to help reduce sensitivity
• Custom-fitted whitening trays for precise, comfortable at-home treatment
• Shade guides and photography to track your whitening progress
• Protective barriers and careful application for in-office whitening sessions

Am I a Candidate for Teeth Whitening?

You may be a good candidate for teeth whitening if you have healthy teeth and gums and want to improve discoloration from food, drinks, aging, or smoking. Whitening does not change the color of existing crowns, veneers, or fillings, so we may discuss updating restorations after whitening to match your new shade if needed.

To find out which whitening option is right for you, schedule a visit at Mint Dental Loft in Altadena, CA by calling (626) 610-4413 or contacting us to request a convenient appointment time. We will review your goals, examine your teeth, and create a personalized plan to brighten your smile.