Brushing and flossing are the sought-after ways to brighten your teeth and keep them healthy. But if you still feel that your smile is lacking its shine and sparkle, you need some other practices to maintain it. In such situations, our dentist will recommend teeth whitening to restore your shiny bright smile.
What Causes Teeth Discoloration?Â
Your teeth can go from white to yellow in no time because of many reasons. The consumption of tea, coffee, and red wine are staining culprits that make your teeth look dull. Excessive use of tobacco is another reason that causes discoloration of teeth. Age factor also plays a role in taking away the sheen and brightness of your teeth, making them look stained and discolored. Other factors that cause discoloration of teeth include trauma, medication, acidic foods, etc.
What Is Involved in Teeth Whitening?
You can visit our dental clinic for professional teeth whitening. Standard teeth whitening procedure makes use of two teeth bleaches known as carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide that break your stains into smaller pieces. It makes the color less concentrated, thus making your teeth look brighter than before. The procedure doesn’t require multiple appointments, and you retain your pearly white smile upon a single visit.
What Are Different Options of Teeth Whitening?
Professional teeth whitening at our dental clinic is the most sought-after procedure to help you attain a shining white smile. Apart from this, you may also opt for other options of teeth whitening, depending upon the severity of discoloration of your teeth:
Stain Removal ToothpasteÂ
Our dentist may recommend stain removal toothpaste that works by removing the stains from your teeth. However, these products are effective only for minor staining.
At-Home BleachingÂ
A custom-made tray shall be provided to you as a part of the at-home whitening procedure. Our dentist will give you instructions regarding the use of such a tray. You can go for this option if you feel more comfortable whitening your teeth at a slower pace at home. However, do not do it without the instructions from our dentist.
OTC Bleaching ProductsÂ
Apart from toothpaste, you may also see different teeth whitening options like tooth-whitening strips that work by bleaching your teeth. However, the concentration of bleaching agents in these products is lower than the products used by our dentists during professional teeth whitening. Always have a word with them before buying these products.
How Should You Maintain Your White Smile?
You must stick to a routine of brushing and flossing your teeth regularly to maintain oral hygiene. Visit our dental clinic twice a year for professional teeth cleaning.
Reach out to our dental practice in Salt Lake City, UT, to have a consultation with our dentist, Dr. Bishop. Call us at (801) 274-2500 or schedule an online consultation, and we’ll guide you further.
