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As New Year's Eve approaches, are you ready to show off your smile? As midnight strikes, be proud of your smile with teeth whitening treatments from your dentist in Grand Rapids. Teeth whitening from a dental professional is one of the quickest and most cost-effective cosmetic dental procedures available to improve the look of your teeth. The term "whitening" refers to restoring a tooth's surface color by removing dirt and debris. Whether in the form of whitening sessions at your dentist's office, or home-use of whitening kits provided by your dentist, teeth whitening solutions are fast-acting and effective. A Look at Tooth Discoloration Tooth discoloration falls under two different categories: extrinsic and intrinsic. Extrinsic discoloration occurs in the outer layer of the tooth, called the enamel, and the stains can range from white streaks to yellow tints or even brown spots and pits. Intrinsic discoloration occurs in the inner structure of the tooth, called the dentin, in which the dentin darkens or displays a yellow tint to the tooth. Some of the causes of tooth discoloration include, but are not limited to: * Certain foods and drinks such as coffee, tea, soda, wines, potatoes, cherries and blueberries.
* Tobacco use
* Poor dental hygiene such as inadequate brushing and flossing
* Diseases affecting enamel and dentin
* Medications
* Aging
* Trauma, such as a fall or any other injury that might damage the nerves or chips/cracks the teeth In-Office Whitening Professional in-office teeth whitening is the most popular cosmetic procedure available today. Unlike at-home-use whitening, 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, which yields results that can be visible immediately. Some advantages of in-office whitening include:
* No other teeth whitening procedure produces faster results.
* Safest form of tooth whitening.
* Gum and tooth sensitivity are controllable. Take-Home Whitening Kits From Your Dentist Many dentists offer professionally dispensed take-home whitening kits that are considered to produce the best results in the long run. These take-home kits incorporate an easy-to-use lower concentration peroxide gel that remains on the teeth for an hour or longer, sometime overnight. The lower the peroxide percentage, the longer it may safely remain on the teeth. The gel is applied to your teeth by using a custom-made tray that resembles a mouth guard. Professionally dispensed take-home whitening kits contain higher percentages than over-the-counter kits and typically consist of custom-fitted trays made of a flexible plastic material, much like a mouth guard. These custom trays offer a host of benefits such as: * Ensures that the bleach stays in contact with the teeth for maximum whitening.
* Prevents saliva from coming into contact with the bleaching agent.
* Minimizes the amount of bleach that can leak onto the gums. Whiten Your Smile with Dental Veneers The most costly, long lasting and invasive teeth whitening procedures are veneers. Veneers, made of porcelain, are custom-made and fit over your stained teeth. They can last up to 20 years, and will produce a brighter smile while covering your misshaped or damaged teeth. Installing veneers is expensive and involves altering the structure of your natural teeth. Material from your teeth is removed through drilling and shaping to produce the radiant smile you desire. Teeth whitening treatments give you a healthy smile and can help you look younger. There are several methods available to fit your needs and lifestyle. Avoiding bad habits, beverages and foods that stain your teeth will ensure the methods you choose last as long as possible. Consider speaking with your dentist in Grand Rapids for whitening procedures that are best for you.
Dr. Jonathan Eagle, dentist in Grand Rapids, is a highly qualified practitioner with training and experience in all major dental services. Dr. Eagle, Grand Rapids teeth whitening dentist, graduated from the University of Michigan and received advanced training in advanced anterior aesthetics and as a master aesthetic dentist from the Las Vegas Institute.
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