Whitening in Beverly Hills makes your teeth shine bright by eliminating stains and Invisalign uses clear aligners to tooth-move teeth into a straighter position. If your teeth are crooked or gapped, whitening will not change the shape of your teeth, so you will need to get Invisalign first and then whiten for the best possible results!
Are you staring in the mirror wondering why your smile still doesn't look quite right, even after you've tried whitening strips from the drugstore? You're not alone. Many people don't realize that discoloration and misalignment are two completely different problems, and fixing one doesn't fix the other.
The short answer: if your teeth are straight but stained, teeth whitening in Beverly Hills is your fastest fix. If they're crooked, gapped, or crowded, you'll want to talk to us about Invisalign first. And if you're dealing with both, we can help you sequence the two so you get a smile you're actually excited about.
Before picking a treatment, it helps to name the actual problem. Ask yourself:
If color is your only complaint, teeth whitening in Beverly Hills is usually enough. Our in-office whitening treatments use a stronger gel than anything you'll find at a pharmacy, and most patients see noticeably brighter results in a single visit.
Whitening only works on the enamel you already have, it can't move a tooth or close a gap. If any of these sound familiar, Invisalign is the better starting point:
Invisalign uses a series of clear, custom-made aligners that gradually shift your teeth into place. Most adult patients complete treatment in 6 to 18 months, depending on how much movement is needed. Because the aligners are nearly invisible, many of our Beverly Hills patients wear them through work meetings and social events without anyone noticing.
If you're dealing with both crooked and discolored teeth, don't try to whiten first. Aligners work best on teeth that haven't just been treated with whitening gel, and whitening results look more even once your teeth are properly aligned.
Here is the general order we recommend:
This sequence will make you have a straight, even smile instead of a patchy or mismatched one.
Some smile concerns need a different tool entirely. We often recommend these alongside or instead of whitening and aligners:
If whitening isn't giving you the brightness you want because of deep, internal staining, veneers might be a better long-term option than repeated whitening sessions.
A good rule of thumb: fix structure first, then color.
Start with Invisalign if your teeth need to move.
Add bonding or veneers if you need to fix shape, chips, or gaps that aligners can't close.
Finish with teeth whitening in Beverly Hills so your final shade matches across every tooth, including any new bonding or veneers.
Skipping this order can leave you with a whitened tooth that stands out next to an unwhitened one, or aligners that shift teeth away from a shade you just paid to correct.
Your smile goals might need one treatment or a combination of a few, and that's exactly why a quick chat with our team makes such a difference. If you are determined on teeth whitening in Beverly Hills, or if you are unsure about Invisalign or what to do first, we can guide you on the sequence and time frame to follow. Call Clove Dental now to schedule a consultation and get a plan for the smile you desire.
Most in-office whitening sessions take about an hour with results visible right away.
It is best to finish Invisalign treatment first then whiten once your teeth have settled into their new position.
Professional teeth whitening in Beverly Hills, done under a dentist's supervision is safe for your enamel when used as directed.
Most patients touch up their whitening every 6 to 12 months, depending on diet and habits like coffee or wine consumption.
Clear and low profile, most people won't know you are wearing Invisalign clear braces throughout the day in your conversations.