If you have stained teeth, we can help. You don’t have to rely on over-the-counter options like strips or even toothpastes. Instead, we have professional teeth whitening! In today’s blog, your team at Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about removing discoloration with teeth whitening.
The Causes of Teeth Stains
What causes stains to appear on our teeth? For some, plaque and tartar buildup can make discoloration visible. These layers are the result of factors like a diet high in sugar and starch, and a lack of proper brushing and flossing each day. If you consume beverages with tannins and dark pigments, such as tea, red wine, coffee, and soda, this can leave behind stains too. For others, tobacco use is a factor. Some stains could form due to injuries to the teeth, the use of certain medications, or fluorosis. As part of your treatment, we will examine your smile to assess the cause of your discoloration and choose the best solution, such as professional teeth whitening!
Our Professional Approach
While you can easily purchase store-bought selections like strips and toothpastes, these tend to offer only minor results that are short-lived. You could also have sensitive teeth afterward. But with a professional approach, we can brighten your smile by several shades and reduce the risk of sensitivity afterward. You have results that can last for much longer, so you can feel confident in your smile. We can also discuss ways to help your new results last longer, such as following staining beverages with water, eating a healthier diet, brushing and flossing, and having your teeth cleaned in our office every six months.
Masking Discoloration with Bonding
Our professional teeth whitening system can easily handle most surface stains, known as extrinsic discoloration. But what about intrinsic discoloration? This is the type that forms beneath the enamel and could be caused by factors we mentioned like injury or fluorosis, and the use of certain medications? In this situation, we may instead mask them with other cosmetic treatments! With dental bonding, we can cover them up in only one visit using the same composite resin that makes up our lifelike fillings. This can brighten your smile in just one visit. With these options, we can also correct issues with the shape of the teeth and fill in open gaps between them!
If you have any questions about how we help brighten smiles with professional teeth whitening, or about the benefits of dental bonding, then contact our team today!
Dental Impressions Offers a Brighter Smile
We want to help you feel good about your appearance with our teeth whitening treatment. To schedule an appointment and help your smile shine, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
