Your smile says a lot about you. When you have a brighter and whiter smile, you feel better about yourself and have more confidence in your appearance. There are many factors that can cause your teeth to grow dim and become less attractive. Dr. White has different tooth whitening options available to help you restore your smile and your confidence.
Why are my teeth so dingy?
There are many reasons your teeth lose their luster over the years. Natural aging is one of the major causes. As your enamel wears, the more yellow dentin begins to show through. Some of the other common discoloring factors include:
- Coffee
- Tobacco
- Staining foods/drinks
- Medications
- Trauma
Can't I just do Teeth Whitening at home?
You get what you pay for when you try to do tooth whitening with over-the-counter tooth whitening kits or dentifrices. The strength of the peroxide solution is significantly less than what you get in an office visit. Tooth whitening toothpaste may help keep your smile whiter once it is professionally whitened in our office but is basically ineffective by itself on improving the shade of the teeth.
What does the in-office Tooth Whitening entail?
Your teeth can be several shades lighter after an office visit using the Zoom!! tooth whitening system. During the procedure, your teeth and gums are prepared and the special proprietary whitening gel is applied to your teeth and activated by a special light. There are many benefits when electing Zoom!! tooth whitening:
- It is fast, taking a little more than an hour.
- Take home trays with power bleach are provided with service.
- The results are long lasting.
Your teeth can be anywhere from 6 to 10 shades lighter after one treatment. Each case varies.
What about Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers are another popular tooth whitening option should your teeth prove to be resistant to whitening, or if there are other problems with your teeth, such as:
- Chipped teeth
- Cracked teeth
- Slightly crooked teeth
These appliances are thin ceramic covers for you teeth that are created by a highly skilled lab. Once fitted, they are permanently adhered to your teeth, giving you a bright new smile.
How effective are the Tooth Whitening options?
The effectiveness depends on which option you choose and how well you take care of your teeth following the whitening procedure. If you want to keep your new white smile you should do the following:
- Quit tobacco use
- Limit staining drinks like coffee and wine
- Brush regularly
To get more answers to your tooth whitening questions, please contact Tulsa, Oklahoma cosmetic dentist Dr. Steven V. White for an initial consultation.
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