Do you have embarrassing teeth stains? Then don’t hide your smile from the world or rely on simple store-bought solutions. Instead, talk to our team about our in-office and at-home teeth whitening treatments! In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about removing teeth stains with professional teeth whitening.
The Causes of Dental Discoloration
Why do our teeth become stained in the first place? Dental discoloration could occur due to a high level of sugar on your diet and poor brushing and flossing habits. These factors create plaque buildup that makes discoloration more visible, and also weakens tooth enamel and inflames the gums at the same time. You could also develop discoloration when you consume drinks with dark pigments, such as red wine, soda, tea, and coffee. Tobacco use could stain your teeth as well. As part of your treatment, we will examine your smile to assess the cause and severity of your stains, so we can choose the right whitening treatment. If you have permanent teeth stains that resist these treatments, we could mask them with dental bonding, porcelain veneers, or a combination of the two.
Brightening Smiles In-Office
The in-office treatment provides results in only one sitting, so you leave after an hour or two with a smile that is several shades brighter. This is a great choice if you need fast results before a first date, a job interview, or a special event like a graduation. The process is simple. We will place a protective covering over your lips and gums, and then apply a bleaching gel to the teeth. We use a special light to activate the gel and remove the discoloration. This could be repeated as needed and the entire process only takes an hour or so.
Our Take-Home Whitening Kit
Our team also has a take-home option that can brighten smiles by as many as eight shades, and take on more substantial teeth stains. You initially visit our office so we can take digital images and measurements of your bite and create a custom set of plastic trays. You then take these trays home with you, along with several plastic syringes of bleaching gel. Once you get home, each day you will wear gel-filled trays for a set amount of time, usually an hour a day, over the course of a week to ten days. If you have any questions about teeth whitening, then contact our team today to learn more.
Enjoy Teeth Whitening With Dental Impressions
We want to help you enjoy a smile that shines with our cosmetic treatment options. To find out more about how our team will brighten smiles by several shades, call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
