When you have stained teeth, you may find yourself under the impression that if you just become super consistent with your dental hygiene and if you would just brush more aggressively, you might be able to attain a whiter smile. Of course, following this logical thinking process means it should work. Unfortunately, since your teeth are actually porous, this isn’t going to yield the results you’re hoping for. Instead, you’ll irritate your gums, you may scrape your teeth, and you’ll still be looking at a discolored smile. Learn more about how we can help.
About Your Stains
As mentioned, the reason you cannot get your stains to go away (even with whitening toothpaste) is because your dental hygiene cleans the surface of your teeth. The discoloration is caused by stains that are within the top layer of your teeth if you have mild to moderate staining. If you have severe staining, the discoloration may be quite deep. In order to treat it, you need a more powerful pathway.
How To Improve The Issue
You should, of course, continue to practice your gentle dental hygiene as we suggest, which will help you prevent new stains. However, to address those that already exist, you will need a cosmetic treatment. For mild to moderate concerns, we generally suggest teeth whitening for an allover improvement. If you’re suffering from very deep stains, camouflaging the issue may be a better plan, which you can easily accomplish with bonding or porcelain veneers.
Polish Up Your Smile With Cosmetic Care
Come in to talk about the best possible care plan for your smile if you’re looking to address discoloration, while revealing a brilliant white grin. Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
