Consistent checkups and a good oral hygiene routine can keep your teeth and gums healthy. However, this does not mean your teeth will not become stained overtime. This happens due to genetics, external factors, and other reasons. The team at Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, offers professional whitening treatment that can brighten your smile and boost your confidence.
Read more: Boost Your Smile With A Professional Teeth Whitening TreatmentPrevent Stains On Your Enamel
It’s normal that your smile may become stained over time due to internal and external factors. However, there are a few ways to prevent this from happening. First, practicing a consistent oral hygiene routine that includes brushing, flossing, and mouthwash can remove food and drink particles from throughout the day and avoid discoloration. Your biannual dental cleaning can also help with this by providing a deeper clean and advising on better brushing techniques. Reducing your coffee and tea consumption or drinking these beverages through a straw may help decrease the chance of staining. The tannins in these dark-colored drinks can lead to your pearly whites becoming discolored, so decreasing your consumption and rinsing your mouth afterwards can help.
Choosing An In Office Or At Home Treatment
Even with these steps to avoid staining, you may notice that your smile has become less vibrant over time. A professional whitening treatment can help brighten your pearly whites safely. This can be done in our office, where we will apply bleaching gel to your teeth and activate it with a light. You may notice a visible change after a single appointment. If you have a special event coming up soon, this can help you look and feel your best. We also offer take-home trays that are personalized to fit your needs. You will wear these trays and bleaching gel everyday for the amount of time specified by your dentist. In less than two weeks, you can show off your vibrant smile.
Tooth Bonding As An Alternative
A professional whitening service can help patients who have extrinsic discoloration on their enamels. If the blemishes occur below the enamel, they cannot be removed with this treatment. Instead, other options may be needed to conceal these imperfections. Intrinsic blemishes may occur due to trauma, aging, and other reasons. Bonding can be done to cover these spots with a lifelike resin to create a more even appearance. This process is non-invasive and can be completed in a single appointment. You can also pair bonding with contouring to reshape your teeth if they are pointy, jagged, or uneven.
Discuss Cosmetic Options With Your Dentist Today
Cosmetic treatments like professional teeth whitening can boost your smile’s appearance. To schedule this service, call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, today at (515) 965-0230.
