Coffee, Tea, and Red Wine Stains
Coffee, tea, red wine, and other deeply colored foods and drinks can gradually leave natural teeth looking dull. Professional whitening is designed to brighten this type of built-up surface discoloration.
Professional teeth whitening in Whittier, CA, can lift built-up stains and brighten your natural smile. We examine your teeth first, find the cause of the discoloration, and tell you honestly what whitening can do for you.

We have treated more than 50,000 patients since 2003, including many who simply want a brighter smile. Before recommending whitening, we evaluate your teeth, discuss the source of the discoloration, and explain what the treatment may accomplish for you.
Cosmetic dentistry is a focus for our dentists, so whitening is planned alongside the rest of your smile, including any crowns or fillings you already have.
Our English- and Spanish-speaking team explains each step clearly, so you know what to expect before treatment begins.
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Not every dark or discolored tooth has the same cause. Identifying what changed the color helps us decide whether professional whitening or another form of care is the right fit.
Coffee, tea, red wine, and other deeply colored foods and drinks can gradually leave natural teeth looking dull. Professional whitening is designed to brighten this type of built-up surface discoloration.
Enamel can become thinner with age, allowing more of the yellow dentin beneath it to show. We evaluate the color and condition of your teeth before recommending a cosmetic approach.
Certain medications, including tetracycline, can cause discoloration that differs from food and drink stains. We assess this type of staining before determining whether whitening is suitable.
Fluorosis can leave the surfaces of teeth spotted or brown. Because it affects the tooth surface differently from everyday stains, we examine it before discussing the right treatment.
When one tooth looks noticeably darker than the teeth around it, the cause may be inside the tooth. An examination helps us determine whether whitening is appropriate or whether the tooth needs separate care.
Whitening brightens natural teeth but does not change the color of fillings, crowns, or veneers. If older dental work stands out, we can talk about replacing it after your teeth are whitened.
Professional whitening uses a whitening gel to brighten stained enamel. Because it is done in our office by our dental team, your visit starts with an evaluation of your teeth and gums, a conversation about the shade you want, and a check of any fillings, crowns, or veneers that will not change color.
If whitening is a good fit, we explain the process and what results you can realistically expect before we begin. If a stain is unlikely to respond to whitening, we tell you that up front and talk about other options.

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Whitening may be enough when tooth color is your main concern. If you also want to address the shape, spacing, or condition of your teeth, we can discuss how whitening fits into a broader cosmetic plan.
Cosmetic dentistry considers the overall appearance of your smile. Whitening addresses color, while other treatments may help with tooth shape, spacing, or damage.
When a stain does not respond to whitening or a tooth also has a chip or uneven shape, a veneer can cover its front surface. If you plan both, whitening usually comes first so the veneers match your new shade.
A smile makeover combines selected treatments around the changes you want to see. Whitening is often the first step, setting the shade the rest of the plan is built around.
A crown can restore a tooth that needs more than a color improvement. Our dental technicians create custom ceramic crowns using high-quality materials, matched to the teeth around them.
Atlantic Dental & Orthodontics offers complimentary professional consultations. This visit gives you a chance to explain what you would like to change and learn which cosmetic approach fits your smile.
Our intraoral cameras let you see close-up images of your teeth, including older fillings or small chips that may affect your plan.


Dr. Alfred Tamir
Cosmetic Dentistry, Implantology & Dental Surgery

Dr. Aaron Paz, DDS, FICOI
Dental Surgeon & Implantology Specialist
The cost of teeth whitening depends on the treatment recommended for your smile. We explain the expected charges before care begins and discuss the payment arrangements available to you.
We accept many PPO plans, verify benefits before your visit, and submit eligible claims for you. Financing options include low initial payments, manageable monthly payment plans, CareCredit, and Cherry. Review our insurance and payment options.
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We work with PPO dental plans. Call us and we’ll confirm your specific plan before your visit.
Whitening can help with staining from coffee, tea, red wine, and general dullness. Age-related yellowing, medication stains, fluorosis, and a single dark tooth need an individual evaluation, because the cause of the discoloration affects the recommended approach.
No. Whitening works on natural teeth. Crowns, fillings, and veneers keep their original color, so we look at any existing dental work before you whiten and explain how it may look next to your brighter teeth.
Professional in-office whitening is done by our dental team after an examination, so we can check your teeth and gums first, identify the cause of the discoloration, and tell you whether whitening is likely to help.
The cost depends on the treatment selected for your teeth. We explain expected costs before treatment and can discuss CareCredit, Cherry, low initial payments, and monthly payment options.
Yes. When tooth color is only one concern, whitening may be combined with treatments that address tooth shape, damage, or spacing. We create a personalized plan for each smile.
Call our Greenleaf Avenue office at (562) 696-5544 or request an appointment online. We offer appointments Monday through Friday and help patients in English and Spanish.
If you want to brighten your smile before a wedding, graduation, family photo, or work event, our weekday hours give you several options for planning your visit. Easy parking is available when you arrive.
Our English- and Spanish-speaking team can discuss your whitening goals and explain the process in the language you find most comfortable.
Our Whittier dental team can check your teeth and gums before whitening to make sure it’s the right fit for you.
Our doctors are directly involved in your care, from diagnosis and treatment planning to the final result. Call Atlantic Dental & Orthodontics or request an appointment online.