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Are you dissatisfied with the stains on your teeth? More and more people today are choosing tooth-whitening procedures to reverse the effects of aging from food and tobacco stains. Food particles are naturally attracted to a tooth's enamel by a certain protein. Foods and beverages like coffee and tea, berries and soy sauce, are notorious for staining teeth. Over time, teeth actually become more absorbent and vulnerable to staining from food and other substances. Whitening agents actually change the color of your teeth, but only are effective on certain types of stains. Some commercially available "whitening toothpastes" can be effective at removing stains and making teeth a few shades brighter. However, many of these products only whiten by a few shades. Professional whitening performed by your dentist in Tamarac's office is considered to be the most effective and safest method to whitening your teeth. Done properly, teeth whitening performed by a dentist can last as long as five years. At-Home Teeth Whitening Whether professionally dispensed or store-bought, many teeth-whiteners are pre-mixed and ready to use, while others may require mixing at home. The consensus is that dentist-dispensed whitening trays and whitening strips, when used as directed, can be extremely successful in whitening your teeth. Dental professionals agree that maintaining your whitened teeth with at-home products, repeated regularly is important. Additionally, you have a choice of whitening trays, strips or paint-on products, as well as an array of whitening accessories. Home whitening can be performed at any time of the day or night, for short or extended periods of time. You can even use at-home whitening strips while on the go or even sitting at the office, allowing you to conveniently whiten your teeth without interrupting your day. Although you can get over-the-counter whiteners without a dentist's recommendation, if you over-use them or use them incorrectly, they can harm your tooth enamel and irritate your gum tissue. Over-bleaching can produce an undesirable bluish hue, chalky whiteness or uneven results. Supervision by your dentist can prevent these problems from occurring. To ensure the health of your smile, see your dentist before choosing an over-the-counter tooth whitener and beginning the bleaching process. In-Office Teeth Whitening Professional in-office teeth whitening is the most popular cosmetic dental procedure today. Unlike home-use whitening systems that involve low-dose bleaching agents, in-office whitening takes place under carefully monitored conditions which allow for the safe, controlled, pain-free use of a relatively high concentration of bleaching gel-yielding results that are visible immediately. No other teeth whitening procedure produces faster results than in-office whitening and is the safest form of tooth bleaching. Gum and tooth sensitivity are more controllable today due to thicker peroxide gels and the use of desensitizers. In-office whitening removes organic stains or discolorations primarily caused by aging, consumption of certain foods and tobacco use. Teeth whitening may not be suitable for everyone, but with proper consultation with your Tamarac dentist, a proper solution can be created. Although there are at-home whitening procedures, it is important to have your dentist closely monitor your treatment to ensure the health of your teeth and proper treatment. In-office whitening or whitening products from your dentist are proven to be the best choice in whitening teeth.
Dr. Stephen Devack is a leading Tamarac dentist. Specializing in a wide array of services and treatments such as implants, veneers, and whitening, this cosmetic dentist in Tamarac is the premier choice for quality dental health care. Dr. Devack and his professional staff have been committed to providing patients with the best dental health care available in the Tamarac area for many years.
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