Teeth whitening offers our patients significantly brighter smiles, and treatment could include our in-office or take-home systems. Unlike store-bought systems, these can offer stunning and dramatic results! In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about choosing the best teeth whitening treatment for your smile.
The Factors Behind Your Stained Teeth
First, let’s talk about the potential causes of your teeth stains. Often, plaque buildup can make discoloration more visible, and this could be caused by factors like poor brushing and flossing habits, as well as a diet high in sugar and starch. Drinking beverages with dark pigments, such as red wine, coffee, soda, and tea could also discolor your teeth. For others, tobacco use could be a factor. As part of your initial exam, we will look at your smile and ask about your daily routine and oral hygiene habits to assess the cause and severity of your teeth stains. With this information, we can choose the best teeth whitening treatment for your smile.
Our In-Office Treatment
Our in-office procedure is a popular one because you can obtain results in as little as one to two hours. The procedure begins with our team applying a special covering on your lips and gums. We then apply the bleaching gel to the teeth and with a special light we will activate the bleaching gel. If necessary, we will repeat this process until we brighten your smile. This is perfect if you need results before a first date, job interview, or event.
Our Take-Home Whitening Kit
To take on more substantial teeth stains, our team may recommend our at-home teeth whitening kit. With this option you only visit our office long enough for our team to create a custom set of plastic trays. We then send these trays and several plastic syringes of bleaching gel home with you. At home, you simply add gel to the trays and wear them for a set amount of time, usually about an hour a day, over the course of a week to ten days. For some, teeth could be eight shades brighter! The trays and remaining gel are then yours if you need touch-ups in the months to come.
If you have any questions about how our team will make your smile shine with professional teeth whitening, then contact our team today. We also offer cosmetic treatments like bonding, contouring, and even custom porcelain veneers.
Dental Impressions Talks About Cosmetic Dentistry
For a brighter smile, we can offer help with cosmetic dentistry. Our team is eager to remove unsightly stains and help your smile look great. To schedule your visit for cosmetic dentistry, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
