Smyle Dental – Dr. David Zaghi / Teeth Whitening
Smyle Dental Bakersfield offers Zoom whitening, which uses a professional-grade gel activated by light to lift stains from coffee, tea, tobacco and time. It reaches both surface staining and the deeper discoloration that over-the-counter strips cannot touch, and your enamel is checked before anything is applied.
What we treat
A specialised whitening gel activated by light, targeting the stains rather than bleaching indiscriminately. It is the fastest route to a visible change and suits anyone with a date in the diary, because the work is done in a single appointment.
Trays moulded to your own teeth, with professional-grade gel to use at home. Slower than in-office treatment, but it fits around your week and the trays are reusable, which makes topping up the result straightforward later on.
A consultation first, always. Whitening works well on staining from food, drink and tobacco, and less well on some intrinsic discoloration. Healthy teeth and gums are a prerequisite, and we check that before treating rather than afterwards.
Whitening has no effect on existing restorations. If you have crowns or veneers on your front teeth, they will stay exactly the shade they are while everything around them lightens. We flag that at the consultation and discuss matching them afterwards.
This is the question we are asked most, and the answer is straightforward. Professional treatment uses prescription-grade gel, typically hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide, at concentrations that are not available over the counter.
Just as important is what happens before the gel goes on. Smyle Dental Bakersfield examines your teeth and gums first to confirm they are healthy enough for whitening and to identify what kind of discoloration you actually have, which decides which approach will work.
Strips apply the same product to everyone regardless of what is causing the staining, which is why results are so inconsistent. We are also transparent about cost: the exact figure depends on whether you choose in-office or take-home trays, and you get it in writing before you decide.
Why people stay
First visits are booked longer on purpose so nothing is rushed, and we stop the moment you raise a hand. Most new patients tell us they have put this off for years.
Images, options and the cost in writing first. The least invasive option that actually solves the problem is the one we recommend.
Santa Clarita and Bakersfield run to the same standard with Dr. Zaghi at both. Book whichever is closer, or move between them.
The average dentist in Bakersfield sits at 4.3 stars across a handful of reviews. This practice holds 4.9 across 932 reviews, 822 in Bakersfield and 110 in Santa Clarita.
You may be able to use your own dental insurance if you have a policy that allows you to choose your own dentist. If this is the case, we are happy to file your insurance claims for you so that you can be reimbursed by your insurance company.
Both offices hold time open each day for pain, swelling and breakages, because those never arrive on a convenient schedule.
Reviews
Had a great experience! The lady at the front was so nice and helpful! Cassandra was the best! She did my X-rays and was always making sure I was ok. They got me in and out! Deff coming back.
Hailey FludBakersfield, Google review
Yes, and for two reasons. The gel is prescription-grade and considerably stronger than anything sold over the counter. And the treatment is chosen after someone has looked at what is actually staining your teeth, rather than applying the same product to every case and hoping.
Most people with healthy teeth and gums whose staining comes from food, drink, tobacco or age are good candidates. A consultation confirms it. Whitening is not recommended in some situations, and we would rather tell you that at the start than take your money and disappoint you.
No. Whitening only affects natural enamel. Restorations stay the shade they were made, which can leave them looking darker once the teeth around them lighten. If you have restorations on your front teeth we will talk through options for matching them.
It depends on whether you go for in-office treatment or custom take-home trays, and on how much change you are after. You get the exact figure in writing at the consultation. We accept most major insurance and offer payment plans.
You may be able to use your own dental insurance if you have a policy that allows you to choose your own dentist. If this is the case, we are happy to file your insurance claims for you so that you can be reimbursed by your insurance company.
First visits are booked longer on purpose so nothing is rushed, and we stop the moment you raise a hand. Most new patients tell us they have put this off for years.
New patient offer
A comprehensive exam and a full set of x-rays, so you and Dr. Zaghi are looking at the same picture before anyone decides anything. Available at both offices.
New patient exam
$99
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