If you have developed unsightly stains on your smile, this could make you feel embarrassed. But that doesn’t mean you need to rely on less-than-stellar store-bought options! In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about cosmetic dentistry and brightening smiles with teeth whitening and dental bonding.
How Teeth Stains Actually Form
How do teeth stains actually form on our teeth? The most common one is extrinsic discoloration, which forms on the outside of the teeth and could be caused by factors like plaque and tartar buildup. The buildup itself is usually the result of poor brushing and flossing habits combined with a diet high in sugar. Drinks with dark pigments (coffee, red wine, soda, and tea) could be a factor, as could tobacco use (such as cigarettes or vaping).
But there is also intrinsic discoloration, which forms in the dentin beneath the outer enamel. These are also known as extrinsic discoloration and could be caused by injuries to the teeth, the use of certain medications, or even excessive exposure to fluoride. These tend to be more difficult to address, but we can still brighten smiles with intrinsic stains present!
Professional Teeth Whitening
While store-bought strips and toothpastes can offer results, these tend to be minor and pass pretty quickly. But with professional teeth whitening, our team can brighten smiles by several shades and help you enjoy results that can last for months to come. Our team will examine your smile to assess the cause and extent of your teeth stains to help you choose the right option for you. We can help your smile truly shine, so talk to us about professional teeth whitening!
Dental Bonding
Our professional teeth whitening option can easily address discoloration that forms on the outer surfaces of your teeth. But what about discoloration that occurs in your dentin? If we find you have intrinsic stains, we could mask them with dental bonding. With this option, we will use the same lifelike composite resin employed as part of our fillings, coating these teeth to cover up stains and offer an attractive appearance in only one visit. This can also take on chipped teeth, gaps between teeth, and issues with the shape of them, even adding length to worn down teeth.
If you have any questions about how our team will brighten smiles with teeth whitening or dental bonding, or if you would like a cosmetic consultation to see which is right for you, then contact our team today to learn more.
Dental Impressions Offers Smiles That Really Shine
We want to help you enjoy results that brighten your smile by several shades, so talk to our team about cosmetic dentistry. To schedule an appointment and brighten your smile, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
