Have you ever noticed someone with perfectly white teeth? The effect is remarkable, the smile so attractive. If your teeth are stained by foods or tobacco or medications you don't have to suffer the embarrassment of yellow teeth. One chair side treatment is generally all it takes to make a startling difference in the whiteness of your smile.
Whitening tooth pastes and home treatments can be effective but your dentist can apply more effective beaching agents and methods to bring your smile to the brightest possible smile. Sometimes lasers are used to enhance the effectiveness of the treatment. Home treatments such as gels or strips are just not as effective.
Over time certain foods and drinks, such as red wine, coffee or some teas can slowly yellow your teeth. Peroxide based bleaches break up these stains as well as stains from cigarette tar and even nicotine which, when exposed to oxygen, creates a yellow tint. The bleaches actually break up these stains which makes them less visible.
Aging plays a part as well. The white enamel shell is very hard but a softer layer called Dentin lies just under the enamel. The Dentin layer is a darker color. Over time, this enamel will generally thin. Brushing will accelerate the process until the Dentin begins to show through.
Your dentist can bleach out the stains which will result in a brighter whiter smile. For older patients where the enable has thinned to allow the darker sub-layer to effect the brightness of your smile, other whitening treatments such as veneers can bring back a dazzling white smile. See the section on veneers for more information on this popular and highly effective treatment.
Teeth whitening is an simple, affordable and painless way to improve your smile. Call us for more information or to schedule an appointment.
