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If your teeth are stained or discolored, there is no need to fret any longer. With the blossoming world of cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening are available to enhance and whiten your smile. Whether it is a one-hour bleaching session at your dentist's office or at-home bleaching kits, teeth whitening solutions are all around. Aside from maintaining proper oral hygiene, in-office whitening and bleaching kits are effective techniques your dentist can use to help you achieve a whiter, brighter smile with an improved appearance. Without proper care and help from your dentist, your teeth can continue to become discolored and faded; leaving you with an annoyance that is hard to get rid of. Causes of Stains A variety of factors can contribute to stained teeth. Some of the causes include:
• Age
• Eating habits
• Drugs/chemicals
• Grinding
• Trauma
• Starting color
• Translucency and thinness
• Smoking habits With the constant variety of factors weighing in on the appearance of your teeth, it is always important to maintain proper oral hygiene. This is the first step in keeping your teeth whiter for a longer period of time. Teeth whitening will remove the stains and debris, leaving the enamel in-tact. There is no removal of important tissues of your teeth or gums, which makes teeth whitening safer and easy to uphold. In-Office Whitening If you are looking for significant color change in a short period of time, in-office whitening may be the right choice for enhancing your smile. No other teeth whitening procedure produces faster results, with the added benefit of having your dentist guide the whitening treatment. Stains that are best removed with in-office whitening tend to be aging, consumption of certain foods and tobacco use. Over time teeth may darken with a hint of yellow, brown, green or grey cast. This may be caused due to heredity or eating habits. While whitening systems applied from home can produce noticeable results over time, in-office whitening performed by a professional cosmetic dentist uses a higher concentration of bleaching solution, which yields results that are visible immediately. This safe, proven method of tooth bleaching produces the fastest results of any other teeth whitening procedure, a great option for patients looking for a whiter smile in as little as a lunch hour. Whitening in the Comfort of Your Home At-home whitening trays can be dispensed by your dentists to be tailored to your specific needs. Although you can get over-the-counter whiteners without a dentist's recommendation, it is not recommended. If you use them incorrectly, they can harm your tooth enamel and irritate your gum tissue. Additionally, over-bleaching of your teeth can produce an undesirable bluish hue, chalky whiteness or uneven results. Supervision by a dentist can prevent these problems. To ensure proper teeth whitening, consult your Bristol, CT dentist prior to beginning any treatments. If you are not sure whether whitening your teeth can give you the smile you desire, make an appointment with your dentist for further consultation and diagnosis.
Drs. Neil Salesky and Michael Resiman of Southington Dentistry are experienced dentists in Bristol, CT. Specializing in a full array of general and cosmetic dentistry, this leading Bristol dentist also serves patients in the Cheshire and Southington communities.
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