Over time, our teeth can become discolored due to internal and external factors. This can be frustrating, especially when you do your best to keep your smile looking and feeling healthy. Your team at Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, offers professional whitening treatments that can help brighten your teeth conveniently at home or in our office. In today’s blog, we’re here to talk about the benefits of these services.
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It’s natural that your teeth become discolored as you age. Your health, genetics, and things you consume all play a role in the color of your pearly whites. While you may not be able to help internal factors like aging and genetics, you can help remove stains that appear on your enamel due to external factors. For example, people who drink coffee, tea, or soda often may have an increased chance of their pearly whites becoming more yellowed over time. When this happens, you may be tempted to purchase over the counter whitening products like brightening strips, or whitening toothpastes and mouthwashes.
Unfortunately, these products may not yield your desired results because they are made for the general public. Instead of spending money on these different items, you can have a custom whitening kit created for you to use at home by your dentist. The trays will be created to fit your smile precisely. You will wear them every day as instructed by your dentist, and you can enjoy your more vibrant smile in just under two weeks.
An In-Office Treatment Can Brighten Your Smile In One Day
If you don’t want to do this yourself or need to have visible results in less time, this can also be done by a professional in our office. When you come in for your cosmetic treatment, your dentist will examine your smile and assess if this is the right method for your needs. A professional whitening treatment may be most suitable for patients whose discoloration appears on their enamel. A bleaching agent will be applied to your teeth and activated with a light. After just one visit, you can show off your visibly brighter smile. This method is safe and can last for a long period of time as long as you practice a good oral hygiene routine following your appointment.
For patients with more stubborn stains or intrinsic discoloration, other cosmetic methods are available to help you. Options such as porcelain veneers can help improve the appearance of hard to remove blemishes or uneven shaped teeth. Alternatively, cosmetic bonding can offer a less invasive cosmetic enhancement by adding composite resin to the areas of imperfection.
Ask Our Team About Cosmetic Services!
Your team at Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, wants you to feel confident in your smile. To schedule an appointment with our team, call us today at (515) 965-0230.
