Do you wonder what happened to the enthusiastic smile you remember from a few years ago? Maybe you are enjoying life to the same degree, but your smile doesn’t seem quite as bright. Did you sneak a few tweaks into recent photos before sharing them with your online friends? If you notice your your smile is dipping from “young and bright” into lackluster “so-so” territory, we can suggest teeth whitening or other cosmetic adjustments, to boost you back up to your best smile.
Teeth-Whitening for Surface Discoloration
Surface stains can be addressed comfortably and conveniently by using take-home trays and professional strength teeth whiteners from your dentist. We will provide you with a suggested schedule — most patients use the trays about 30 minutes a day, for one to two weeks. The results will be a bright smile that you can confidently share with friends.
When Discoloration is Beneath The Surface
Sometimes color changes are caused by issues deeper than the enamel layer of each tooth. For example, there are medications that can affect the color of teeth while they were forming, causing intrinsic discoloration. You need not resign yourself to living with a less-than-desirable smile. We are glad to discussion solutions such as porcelain veneers. These thin, natural-looking reflective shells can be applied to the front tooth surface, to correct the color of teeth that show in a smile.
Other Dentistry Choices
A single discolored tooth may signal infection or other internal issues. The first step is to address any issues within the tooth, to preserve as much healthy tooth as possible. Once the tooth is restored to as healthy a state as possible, there are options to restore its appearance. A dental crown may be the best choice to support and correct the color of a tooth that has been treated for internal infection.
Don’t Let A Lackluster Smile Drag You Down
Whatever the cause of tooth discoloration, your dentist can suggest a solution. Learn options for restoring the sparkle to your smile in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
