Teeth Whitening in Wheaton, IL

Q: How much whiter will my teeth get?

Results vary depending on the type and severity of staining, but most patients see their teeth brighten by several shades. Dr. de la Fuente will evaluate your teeth and give you a realistic expectation before treatment begins.

Q: Does teeth whitening cause sensitivity?

Some patients experience temporary tooth sensitivity after whitening. We use professional-grade products with desensitizing agents to minimize discomfort, and any sensitivity typically resolves within a day or two.

Q: How long do whitening results last?

Professional whitening results can last one to three years depending on your diet and habits. Avoiding staining foods and beverages and using a take-home maintenance kit can help extend your results.

Q: Is professional whitening better than store-bought products?

Yes. Professional whitening uses higher-concentration formulas supervised by a dentist, delivering faster, more dramatic, and more even results than over-the-counter strips or trays.

A bright, white smile is one of the easiest ways to look younger, healthier, and more confident. At 20/32 Dental Co. in Wheaton, IL, Dr. de la Fuente offers professional teeth whitening that delivers results far beyond what store-bought products can achieve. Whether you want dramatic results in one visit or the flexibility to whiten on your own schedule, we have an option for you. We brighten smiles for patients from Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Carol Stream, and across DuPage County.

Why Professional Whitening?

Over-the-counter whitening strips and toothpastes can provide modest improvement, but they use lower-concentration formulas that work slowly and often produce uneven results. Professional whitening at 20/32 Dental Co. uses dentist-grade products that are stronger, faster, and applied under clinical supervision to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Before whitening, Dr. de la Fuente examines your teeth to ensure they are healthy and free of untreated cavities or gum disease. This step ensures the best possible results and prevents sensitivity. If whitening alone cannot address your concerns, she may recommend veneers or bonding as alternatives.

Our Whitening Options

In-Office Whitening

For the fastest results, in-office whitening brightens your teeth by several shades in a single appointment lasting about an hour. A professional-strength whitening gel is applied to your teeth and activated with a special light. Your gums are protected throughout the process, and you leave our Wheaton office with a noticeably brighter smile the same day.

Take-Home Whitening Kits

If you prefer to whiten at your own pace, we provide custom-fitted trays and professional-grade whitening gel you can use at home. The trays are made from impressions of your teeth for a precise, comfortable fit. Most patients achieve their desired results within one to two weeks of daily use.

What Causes Tooth Discoloration?

Extrinsic Stains

Surface stains caused by coffee, tea, red wine, tobacco, and darkly pigmented foods. These respond very well to professional whitening.

Intrinsic Stains

Deeper discoloration caused by aging, medications, or trauma. These may require more intensive whitening or alternative treatments like veneers.

Age-Related Discoloration

Over time, enamel thins and the yellowish dentin underneath becomes more visible. Professional whitening can significantly improve the brightness of aging teeth.