When you have stains on your teeth, this could be a source of embarrassment for you. To remove them and enjoy shining smiles in 2023, you should consider professional teeth whitening. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists talk about our at-home whitening trays and how we can brighten smiles by several shades.
The Causes of Teeth Stains
Why do our teeth become discolored with time? A number of factors could be responsible. For many, poor oral hygiene habits and a diet high in sugar and starch could lead to plaque buildup. This buildup then makes discoloration more visible. Drinks with dark pigments, such as coffee, tea, red wine, and soda, could be factors as well. Other causes could include smoking cigarettes and using other tobacco products. As part of your treatment, we will examine the smile and identify the potential causes of discoloration and assess the overall severity too. We then recommend the most appropriate teeth whitening treatment for your smile!
Store Bought vs. Professional Options
You can often find store-bought options, like strips and toothpastes, to brighten the smile. While these do help, they offer minimal results that are short lived. In addition, many have been linked to tooth sensitivity. But with a professional option, results could be dramatic, with teeth eight shades brighter. They could last longer as well, and many are designed to brighten teeth without causing major sensitivity.
At-Home Teeth Whitening
Our at-home option includes a set of custom trays that fits your teeth comfortably, along with syringes of a powerful bleaching gel. You will take the trays home with you and each day fill them with the bleach gel. You then wear them for a set amount of time each day, usually about two hours each time. The trays help prevent the saliva from diluting the gel, and ensure even results across the surfaces of your smile. After one to two weeks, your smile could be significantly brighter. You then keep your trays and any remaining gel for touch-ups in the months to come.
You can then help your new results last by brushing and flossing each day, having your teeth cleaned every six months, and cutting back on items with dark pigments or a lot of sugar or starch. These actions also help lower the risk of tooth decay and even gingivitis and gum disease. If you have any questions, then give our team a call today.
TALK TO SUNNY SMILES IN EL PASO, TX, ABOUT REMOVING TEETH STAINS
We want to help you smile without hesitation once again! If you’re ready to schedule a visit with our team, contact our Sunny Smiles location on N Zaragoza Rd in El Paso, TX at 915-849-9000.