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Whether you were born with a darker shade of teeth or your teeth have become discolored over the years, teeth whitening has been proven successful in reversing tooth discoloration and stains. Tooth whitening is an excellent innovation that can help to lighten the natural color of your teeth. With in-office one-hour whitening and/or take-home whitening kits distributed by your dentist, you can successfully whiten your smile in as little as an hour. In-office and professionally dispensed take-home whitening is safe, effective, and a quick way to a brighter, whiter smile. Factors Affecting the Color of Your Smile Some people are born with teeth that are more yellow than others, while many people experience staining with age. Your natural tooth color can also be affected by surface stains and internal stains. Surface stains, otherwise known as extrinsic stains, are often caused by:
* Tobacco
* Drinking coffee, tea or red wine
* Eating highly pigmented foods such as cherries and blueberries
* Accumulation of tartar deposits, resulting in the formation of hardened plaque
Internal stains, also known as intrinsic stains, can be caused by:
* Treatment with the antibiotic tetracycline during the time when teeth are forming
* Yellowing or graying of the teeth as part of the aging process
* Trauma to the teeth that may result in the death of the tooth's nerve, giving the tooth a brown, gray or black color
* Ingesting too much fluoride when teeth are forming
No matter the reason for your tooth discoloration, there is a whitening treatment for your smile. In-Office One-Hour Whitening Professional in-office teeth whitening performed by your cosmetic dentist is the most popular dental procedure in the world today. Unlike at-home whitening systems that incorporate 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. With this, you can see whitening results immediately. Other advantages of in-office whitening include:
* No other teeth whitening procedure produces faster results
* The safest form of tooth bleaching
* Gum and tooth sensitivity are more controllable Stains that are best removed with in-office whitening are stains caused by aging, discoloration caused by the consumption of certain foods and tobacco use. Over time, the teeth darken with a yellow, brown, green or grey cast. Take-Home Whitening Kits Your dentist in Bonita Springs offers multiple strength solutions for home whitening, as opposed to a "one size fits all" approach. Dentist-dispensed custom whitening trays, when used as directed, have been proven to be as successful as in-office bleaching when used over an extended period of time. 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. Supervision by your dentist can prevent these problems. Your dentist can provide you with custom at-home whitening trays for a successful whitening treatment. Everyone responds differently to different whitening procedures. Some respond well to whitening toothpastes, while others with more serious discolorations may require porcelain veneers or bonding to achieve the smile they have always wanted. Only your Bonita Springs dentist can determine an appropriate treatment plan for improving the appearance of your smile.
Dr. Alberto Bolanos, dentist in Bonita Springs, opened his solo practice in 2010. Dr. Bolanos, Bonita Springs dentist, maintains a state-of-the-art facility to provide an array of services and procedures including dental implants, Invisalign and teeth whitening in a family oriented environment.
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