Article written by Elite Dental Group.
A beautiful smile can make a person look youthful and approachable, while positively impacting a person’s self-confidence and how others perceive them. However, there are many reasons why people lose their natural white smiles. Often teeth will lose their brightness if a patient constantly consumes teeth-staining drinks such as tea, coffee, and red wine while smoking, and certain medications are also known to discolor teeth.
Dentists now offer whitening treatments that are effective and affordable with some offering 1-3 shades of brightness after just one session. At your consultation, your dentists will use a color analysis to see the level of discoloration and discuss treatment options. Most Dentists will offer at-home whitening trays or in-office treatments that use gels and light therapy. Although professional at-home whitening treatments offer the same results, in-office treatments are faster as they use a higher concentration of bleach.
Over-the-counter teeth whitening products can also be a good alternative but can cause tooth sensitivity in some instances. It is always best to consult a dentist before using a teeth whitening product to avoid damaging your teeth and enamel. Home remedies however should be avoided as they can damage teeth while not removing stains.
During and after a whitening treatment it is advisable to avoid tea, coffee, dark sodas, and red wine. If eliminating them is not an option, consider drinking them through a straw or drink a glass of water after consuming them.
To maintain a beautiful, bright, white smile tooth whitening toothpaste and mouthwashes can help while dentists advise professional touch-ups every 3 years for the best results.
Dr. Andre Eliasian is one of the leading dentists in cosmetic dentistry in Glendale CA. His clinic offers several services using modern dentistry procedures which are non-invasive. If you are looking for tooth whitening in Glendale or oral surgery in Glendale call for an appointment.