05 Apr How Professional Tooth Whitening Can Brighten Your Smile
Do you frown when you look in the mirror because your smile looks stained or yellow? Professional tooth whitening treatments can whiten and brighten your teeth by up to 10 shades. In fact, this treatment is one of the most common reasons that patients consult with a cosmetic dentist.
The treatments provided by a cosmetic dentist produce more consistent and noticeable results in comparison to over-the-counter products available at retailers. We offer options for in-office or at-home tooth whitening to meet a variety of patient needs.
Common Causes of Tooth Discoloration
When embarking on tooth whitening treatment, it can be helpful to know the causes of tooth discoloration, which include:
- Foods and beverages
- Medications
- Smoking
- Exposure to excess fluoride during childhood
- Enamel breakdown/aging
Professional tooth whitening can address any of these issues.
How Tooth Whitening Restores Brightness to Your Smile
Tooth whitening treatments work by applying bleaching agents to the teeth. Those bleaching agents then penetrate the surface of the teeth and release any stains or discoloration that is present.
When you are considering your tooth whitening options, it’s important to know that the treatments provided by a cosmetic dentist use professional-grade bleaching agents, which are much more predictable and effective than over-the-counter whitening strips and toothpastes.
You are much more likely to get a noticeably whiter and brighter smile if you work with a professional provider.
Options for Tooth Whitening Treatment
We recognize that different patients will have different priorities when it comes to tooth whitening. Therefore, we offer our patients different options for this treatment.
- In-office: Achieves results in as little as an hour when the patient needs a quick turnaround
- At-home: Can be completed at your convenience in the comfort of your own home
The results of these treatments are not permanent, so an important part of your treatment is planning for follow-up care. As with the initial treatment, your follow-up tooth whitening can be completed in our office or in the convenience of your home.
Additionally, to get the most from your results, you may want to reduce or eliminate habits that can cause discoloration, such as drinking coffee or smoking.
To learn more about your tooth whitening treatment options, call Aesthetic Dental Partners to discuss this intervention with one of our knowledgeable staff members or visit us for a consultation. We can give you a smile that’s worth smiling about.