If you have teeth stains, these unsightly yellow and brown stains could make you feel uncomfortable. But instead of hiding your smile, or relying on store-bought and minor results, we can help. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about how we brighten smiles with professional teeth whitening.
The Causes of Teeth Stains
How do stains form on the surfaces of your teeth? These brown and yellow stains could be the result of plaque buildup, a sticky layer that coats the teeth. The buildup could be due to factors like poor brushing and flossing, combined with a diet high in sugar and starch. In addition to increasing the risk of tooth decay and gum disease, the buildup also makes discoloration more visible.
If you drink beverages with dark pigments, such as coffee, tea, soda, and red wine, this could also discolor your teeth. Tobacco use could also be a factor, including the use of cigarettes or vaping. Lack of professional cleanings to remove plaque and tartar could be a factor as well. In some cases, stains could form beneath the outer enamel due to issues like certain medications, fluorosis, or injuries to the teeth.
The Benefits of a Professional System
Our team will examine your smile to assess the cause and severity of your teeth stains. If we find that our professional teeth whitening system is the optimal choice, we could use this to help brighten smiles by several shades. Unlike store bought strips and toothpastes, this provides dramatic results that can last for months to come, so you enjoy your best-looking smile for a long period of time. We could also discuss good oral hygiene habits to help your new results really last.
If you have permanent discoloration, the mind that forms beneath the outer enamel, we could instead mask these with dental bonding. This involves coating the teeth in a composite resin shaded to blend with the smile the same material we use in our lifelike fillings. This could mask discoloration and also correct issues like damage or even gaps between the teeth.
Keeping Your Teeth Bright
To help your new results really last, we urge you to take time to brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes and floss every evening, be sure you cut back on foods with sugar and starch, and consume beverages with dark pigments in moderation, following them with water to help rinse away tannins. You should see our team for a cleaning every six months too, and avoid all tobacco products. If you have any questions about teeth whitening, then contact our team today to learn more!
Dental Impressions Offers Professional Teeth Whitening
We want to provide a way to brighten your smile by several shades. To schedule an appointment for cosmetic treatment, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
