Cosmetic Dentistry

Teeth Whitening in Vista, CA

Professional whitening that lightens your teeth several shades in about an hour, with custom trays to keep it bright at home.

In-Office and Take-Home

Professional Whitening, In the Office and at Home

Coffee, tea, soda, red wine, berries and tobacco all stain teeth, and with age the enamel wears and the yellower layer underneath shows through. Professional whitening lifts those stains.

Choose in-office whitening for the fastest result, take-home whitening with custom trays, or both: every in-office whitening comes with take-home trays to keep it up.

A team member showing a patient a take-home whitening kit
A hygienist treating a patient's teeth
Where Patients Start

When Whitening is Worth Considering

Your consultation is where we check whether whitening will work on your teeth, or whether something else would get you there.
Two Ways to Whiten

In-Office Whitening or Take-Home Trays

Whitening works on natural teeth only. Porcelain veneers, crowns and tooth-colored fillings keep their color, so if you have them on front teeth, bring it up before you whiten.

In-Office Whitening

We protect your gums with a barrier, apply a whitening gel for about 10 to 15 minutes, rinse, and repeat until you reach the shade you want. It can lighten teeth several shades in about an hour.

Take-Home Whitening

Custom-made trays and professional whitening gel, so you whiten on your own schedule and touch up whenever you like.

What to Expect

What to Expect From Professional Whitening

1

Your Exam

We check your teeth and gums first. Some dental conditions make whitening a poor fit, and the exam settles it.
2

Whitening

In the office or at home, the gel lifts stains a shade at a time.
3

Keeping It Bright

How long it lasts depends on what you eat and drink, your habits and your genetics; many people keep the result for about six months or so. Rinse after coffee, tea or wine, skip tobacco, and use your take-home trays for touch-ups.

Real Patients, Real Results

See Teeth Whitening Results, Before and After

Each case is labeled by treatment, and patient names are never shown.
Before: smile with short, worn upper front teeth and gaps between themAfter: the same smile with longer, even upper front teeth and the gaps closed
In Their Own Words

Trusted by Patients in Vista

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Payment and Financing

Whitening is One of the Most Affordable Cosmetic Treatments

The price depends on whether you choose in-office whitening, take-home whitening or both, and we’ll give it to you at your consultation. Financing is available to qualified patients, and the Coleman Loyalty Plan discounts treatment beyond preventive care.
When Color Isn’t the Only Change

Other Ways to Brighten Your Smile

Porcelain Veneers

Custom porcelain that changes color and shape at once, and resists stains better than natural enamel.

Cosmetic Bonding

Tooth-colored resin for a stain that whitening won't lift, or a chip on the same tooth.

Before You Decide

Frequently Asked Questions About Teeth Whitening

Is professional whitening better than store-bought kits?
Professional whitening uses professional whitening gel, applied in the office with your gums protected or at home in trays made for your teeth, and your exam checks first that whitening suits your teeth.
We don’t recommend either. Charcoal is abrasive and can wear away enamel, which doesn’t grow back, and oil pulling hasn’t been scientifically evaluated for dental benefits.
Some patients notice mild, temporary sensitivity or gum irritation afterward. It usually fades on its own.
In Person or From Home

Schedule a Teeth Whitening Appointment in Vista

Our Vista office is a short drive from Oceanside, San Marcos, Carlsbad and Escondido. If you’d rather start from home, send a few photos of your smile and Dr. Coleman will record a video walking you through your options. For new patients, the exam and X-rays come with no out-of-pocket cost.