Category: Teeth whitening

If you’re teeth have grown yellow and dull over the years, professional teeth whitening from Weston Spencer DDS in La Jolla can restore the natural beauty of your smile, and take years off your appearance.

Toothpaste Can’t Erase All Stains

Tooth enamel, while one of the toughest substances in the body, is porous. Over time, the food and drinks that come in contact with our teeth bring about staining and discoloration.

There are plenty of toothpastes on the market that claim...Read More

The effectiveness of teeth whitening at Weston Spencer DDS in La Jolla depends in part on the types of stains you have.

There are two types of tooth stains:

Extrinsic stains are the simplest to remove. These are surface stains that have not penetrated through the enamel. Extrinsic stains are caused by dark-colored foods and beverages like blueberries, carrots, coffee, red wine, and cola. Tobacco is also a notorious staining agent. Intrinsic stains are within a tooth. Injury or...Read More

If you would like to perk up your smile, consider having your teeth whitenened at Weston Spencer DDS in La Jolla. The results may surprise you!

A Smile You Want to Show Off

A whiter smile can dramatically improve your smile. Many of our patients feel more self-confident in personal and professional settings with their new, whiter smiles. Who doesn’t need another reason to smile?

Of course, there are a lot of over-the-counter whitening products in any drugstore, and most of them...Read More

Do you think your teeth are too stained for teeth whitening to have any effect? Think again. At Weston Spencer DDS in La Jolla CA, we whiten smiles for our patients every day.

There are two basic types of teeth stains: extrinstic, and intrinsic.

Extrinsic stains are on the surfaces of your teeth: discolorations caused by dark colored foods and drinks, smoking, and normal aging. Intrinsic stains form on the inside but can be seen from the outside. Tetracycline, excessive fluoride, trauma,...Read More