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You are not alone if you hide your smile. If your discolored teeth are keeping you tight-lipped, you may want to consider teeth whitening treatments. An estimated ten million people will spend a whopping two billion dollars on teeth whitening products and services this year to try and achieve a perfect "Hollywood" smile. Teeth whitening is the most common cosmetic service provided by dentists around the world. With a growing number of whitening procedures available, teeth whitening is an effective way to reverse the signs of age in teeth, and remove the years of cumulative stain from coffee, wine, soda, teriyaki sauce, tomato sauce, etc. These unsightly stains can be removed quickly, safely, and with minimal discomfort utilizing in-office whitening systems, custom take-home trays, and over the counter products. Before beginning any whitening regimen, it is important to visit your dentist first to find out which treatment, or combination of treatments is right for you. Take-Home Whitening Your dentist in South Charlotte may offer professional teeth whitening trays. With this method, your dentist will use an impression of your teeth to design custom bleaching trays that perfectly fit your teeth. At home you will use a special bleaching solution in these trays daily for one to two weeks. These whitening trays can also be used in conjunction with your in office laser whitening when stains are particularly bad or when you are looking for a more dramatic result. With the customized mouthpiece, you will be given a tooth whitening gel containing a lower concentration of hydrogen peroxide than what is used for in-office whitening. At home, you will fill the mouthpiece with the whitening gel and wear it for a few hours each day or night. The customized mouthpiece allows maximum contact between your teeth and the whitening gel. In-Office Professional 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. If your teeth are yellowed, they seem to whiten most readily with the help of professional teeth whitening. Dental Veneers for Extreme Discolorations Regardless of what causes your damaged, flawed teeth, dental veneers may solve most, if not all, of your cosmetic dental issues. This may include discolored teeth, as over time, the thin, hard, translucent substance covering your teeth may become worn and dull. This can be a natural progression or a result of genetic predisposition. Not only do veneers make your teeth "look good," but they can also serve a functional purpose. They can provide a protective cover for damaged teeth, which is similar to the way that dental crowns can protect damaged teeth. The advantage of using veneers over crowns is that very little tooth structure needs to be removed or drilled away. Veneers can even help with tooth sensitivity where the enamel has worn away. Teeth whitening results are subjective, varying considerably from person to person. Before beginning your whitening process, consult your dentist in South Charlotte, NC for a realistic idea of the results you are likely to achieve and how long it should take to achieve them.
Richards and Tripp Dentistry, dentist in South Charlotte, is owned and operated by Drs. Tripp, Balasanyan and Brun. These Sharon Amity Charlotte cosmetic dentists are licensed general dentists in the state of North Carolina, providing dental procedures including teeth whitening, dental implants, and porcelain veneers.
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