Looking for a smile makeover? Professional teeth whitening is an affordable, painless, and easy dental service that can enhance your appearance.
Professional teeth whitening is also a good investment to significantly improve your appearance and confidence. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, when asked people what they’d most like to improve about their smile, the most common response was whiter teeth.
Professional teeth whitening can give you much more dramatic results than over-the-counter products. A dentist can lighten deeper staining that whitening toothpastes or even whitening strips can’t touch while avoiding damage to your mouth.
Even if you brush and floss regularly, yellowing of teeth is a common occurrence as we age. This happens when our enamel – the protective outer layer of a tooth – becomes thinner, allowing more of the underlying dentin to show.
Aside from age-related yellowing, other causes of teeth discoloration may include:
Smoking.
Drinks such as tea, coffee, and red wine.
Certain medications.
Poor oral hygiene.
Physical injury to the mouth.
Benefits of Teeth Whitening
The safest and most effective and comfortable way to get sparkling, healthy teeth is by seeking personalized, professional treatment. Our whitening services can make your teeth several shades lighter, whether the discoloration is age-related, from staining food and beverages, or prior oral injury.
Professional teeth whitening is customized to you. Your dentist will examine your teeth and take X-rays as part of your regular dental care. Then, we will create a mold of your teeth, creating the best-fitting trays for your whitening treatment. We will also provide you with recommendations to get you the exact level of brightness you want. Your dentist will also advise you on how to help keep your teeth shining after treatment. Regular brushing and flossing, using a mouthwash, and avoiding certain drinks and foods can all help keep your smile white and bright.
Reinforced by a routine of dental checkups and good oral health care at home, the results of professional teeth whitening are reliable and long-lasting.
Professional Teeth Whitening versus Whitening Toothpastes
Whitening toothpastes generally take up to six weeks to produce visible effects. They typically contain chemicals to break down stains and mild abrasives to polish the teeth.
While whitening toothpastes can remove surface blemishes, they cannot lighten deeper stains or change the natural color of teeth.
Dentist-supervised whitening is a simple process that you can also do at home that will penetrate and remove deep-set stains to produce dramatic results.
Advantages of Professional Teeth Whitening Over Bleaching Kits
DIY bleaching gels and strips are available to treat stains that go deeper than the tooth surface. Because they remain in contact with the teeth longer than toothpaste, they are more effective but can irritate your gums and increase tooth sensitivity. Some over-the-counter bleaching kits can even harm tooth enamel. Recent studies have shown that whitening teeth with bleaching products that contain hydrogen peroxide can endanger tooth health.
Store-bought trays can also be uncomfortable because of a poor fit, causing the bleaching gel to leak and aggravate your gums. Our dental team offers custom-made whitening trays for use at home. Our dentist-prescribed whitening trays use a gel with a lower concentration of peroxide, reducing the risk of gum sensitivity.
While professional whitening treatments may cost more than over-the-counter whitening, they may end up being less expensive in the long run. Many people buy multiple whitening products before they see any results.
Schedule Your Appointment Today
Customized professional teeth whitening can boost your confidence by eliminating embarrassment from stained or yellowed teeth. We can restore your gleaming smile in no time.
Your local dentist, Smile New Braunfels, has extensive experience in all facets of general dentistry and dental treatment, including teeth whitening. Let us help you decide if this type of cosmetic dentistry is a good way to improve your smile.
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