Teeth Whitening
What is one of the first things people notice about you? Your smile! Our office offers one of the best whitening technology systems so you can finally have a brighter, whiter smile!
A whiter smile is nothing more than improving your teeth’s natural shade of tooth enamel. Teeth whitening, also called bleaching, is a non-invasive dental treatment that can be performed at home, or in our offices. Whiter teeth are perhaps the number one aesthetic concern for a majority of patients, and it is a simple way to beautify your smile.
Why Whiten Your Teeth?
There are several reasons beyond aesthetics for whitening or bleaching your teeth:
- Yellowed or browned teeth from foods, beverages and smoking, chewing tobacco, etc.
- Some medications like tetracycline stain teeth
- Tooth enamel is eroded through normal means
- Early child over-exposure to fluoride (fluorosis)
Things to Remember
Your teeth will become sensitive during this process but will dissipate shortly after ceasing the whitening process. This is natural and nothing of which to be overly concerned. We recommend using a “sensitive teeth '' toothpaste to minimize discomfort.
Whiteness will naturally fade through consumption of various foods and beverages like coffee, red wine, beets, and other foods containing large amounts of acids such as lemons and oranges. Smoking will also dull your smile, so try to avoid this as a general health recommendation in addition to having whiter teeth.