Teeth Whitening · Walnut Creek, CA

Professional Teeth Whitening in Walnut Creek, CA

Achieve dramatically brighter results safely with Opalescence Boost in-office whitening at Hearthwood Dental Care.

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The Basics

What You Need to Know

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What is Opalescence Boost?

A premium, medically supervised in-office teeth whitening treatment using a powerful 40% hydrogen peroxide gel — chemically activated with no UV lights needed.

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Why is this beneficial?

Boost delivers dramatic results in about one hour. The unique PF formula strengthens enamel, improves cavity resistance, and minimizes post-treatment sensitivity.

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Important notice about sensitivity

Tooth sensitivity WILL be present after your whitening treatment. This is a completely normal, standard, and expected reaction for professional whitening procedures. Additionally, during the whitening process, you will feel gum tingling, which is also a common and entirely normal experience. To protect your mouth, we apply a barrier to isolate your gums, and the gel’s built-in desensitizers work actively to handle this temporary sensation.

Why It Matters

Benefits of Treatment

Every treatment at Hearthwood Dental Care is designed to deliver lasting results, improve your oral health, and give you confidence in your smile.

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Dramatically whiter teeth in approximately one hour

No uncomfortable UV lights or lasers required

Built-in desensitizers minimize post-treatment sensitivity

Enamel-strengthening PF formula (Potassium Nitrate & Fluoride)

Medically supervised, safe, and effective

Long-lasting results with proper at-home maintenance

The Process

Your Treatment, Step by Step

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Stage 1 — Preparation & Isolation

  • Baseline shade measurement recorded
  • Lip retractors placed, teeth thoroughly dried
  • OpalDam light-cured resin barrier applied to protect gums completely

15–20 min

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Stage 2 — Gel Activation & Application

  • Dual-syringe Opalescence Boost gel mixed immediately before use
  • Thick layer of red gel precisely brushed onto teeth
  • Mild gum tingling is normal and expected during application

20 min

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Stage 3 — Evaluation & Re-Application

  • First gel layer thoroughly suctioned off
  • Clinician evaluates intermediate shade progression
  • Second 20-minute layer applied if needed (up to 3 max per session)

20-40min

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Stage 4 — Clean-Up & Shade Reveal

  • All remaining gel suctioned, washed, and rinsed away
  • Gingival resin barrier peeled off and removed
  • Final bright shade measured against baseline

10-15min

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Results typically last 1–3 years depending on diet and habits. Avoiding staining foods and beverages (coffee, tea, red wine) and maintaining good oral hygiene extends results.

Whitening works best on natural tooth enamel. Crowns, veneers, and fillings will not change color. Dr. Yu will assess your candidacy during a consultation.

For 48 hours post-whitening, avoid dark staining foods and drinks (coffee, tea, red wine, berries, soy sauce) while enamel pores are open and susceptible to restaining.

Yes. Professional-grade gel is significantly more effective, faster, and safer under clinical supervision than any OTC product.

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