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Stained, dull, or discolored teeth keep your smile from shining its brightest. Teeth whitening, in most cases, can help bring the shine back to your smile. The quality and appearance of your smile has a more direct effect on your personal and business relationships than any other part of your appearance. You can choose to whiten your teeth at home or have your cosmetic dentist in Eau Claire distribute custom whitening trays, which has proven results. Professional teeth whitening is an easy, safe and effective way to brighten those stained or dull teeth in as little as one appointment. Combined with good oral hygiene, teeth whitening from your dentist can enhance your smile by several shades. Professionally Dispensed Whitening Trays Many dentists offer the option for professionally dispensed take-home whitening kits. Professionally dispensed trays are much more controlled, easier to use and produces better results than over-the-counter whitening. The whitening trays give the most flexibility to patients and are easy to use for touching up your teeth every few months to maintain a sparkling smile. Whitening trays dispensed by your dentist work similarly to over-the-counter kits, but in order to start the process, your dentist will make a custom mold of your teeth so that the tray is custom-fitted to your mouth. This lessens the likelihood of irritation and keeping contact between the bleaching agent and your gums to a minimum. In-Office Professional Whitening Stains that are best removed with in-office whitening are those caused by aging, consumption of certain foods and tobacco use. No other teeth whitening procedure produces faster, safer results than in-office whitening because it is closely monitored and performed by your dentist. If you wish to experience significant color change in a short period of time, in-office whitening performed by your dentist is an appropriate solution for your smile enhancement. This is the most popular of dental procedures in the world today. Unlike at-home whitening systems, 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 immediate results. Tooth Discoloration and Stains Discolorations of your teeth also fall into two categories: extrinsic and intrinsic discoloration. Extrinsic discoloration occurs in the outer layer of your tooth (enamel). These stains can range from white streaks to yellow tints or brown spots. Intrinsic discoloration occurs in the inner structure of the tooth (dentin) and appears to have a yellow or grey tint. In addition, smoking plays a large role in the staining of your teeth. The nicotine in cigarettes has been shown to leave brown deposits which are gradually absorbed by your teeth, causing intrinsic stains. Grinding your teeth can also add cracks to your teeth, which can ultimately cause darkening to the teeth. Some other causes of stains include:
* Aging
* Trauma
* Medications
* Disease
* Diet
* Poor dental hygiene If you are not happy with the color of your teeth, consult your Eau Claire cosmetic dentist for the best option to whiten your teeth. Teeth whitening is not for everyone, but with proper assessment by your dentist, a whitening plan can be created for your specific needs. Start your year off right, talk to your dentist in Eau Claire for more information on how you can whiten your smile.
Dr. Tony Martin, Eau Claire, WI dentist, owns and operates Martin Dental, a small, single doctor practice focused on high quality dentistry. Dr. Martin, family dentist in Eau Claire, purchased the practice that had been in practice for 35 years in 2010 and staffs a hygienist, two assistants and an office manager.
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