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Whiter Teeth, Brighter Smile
Do you enjoy your morning cup of coffee or an occasional glass of red wine? These and other foods and beverages contain deep pigment that can seep into teeth’s enamel over time, making your smile appear dull or yellow. Fortunately, Dr. Silfa offers professional-grade whitening that can brighten your teeth by as many as 10 shades! If you are interested in teeth whitening, contact our team to schedule an appointment!
Why Choose Silfa Dental Aesthetics for Teeth Whitening?
- Both In-Office and At-Home Solutions Offered
- Advanced Training in Cosmetic Dentistry
- Professional-Grade Whitening Results
Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Unlike some other dental procedures that can have extensive requirements you have to meet, teeth whitening has just one—you need to have healthy teeth and gums. As long as you don’t have cavities or an oral infection, you should be able to move forward with teeth whitening.
However, if you have tried whitening in the past with little success, your discoloration may not respond to this specific treatment. In this case, you may wish to consider veneers, which can cover discolored teeth with realistic-looking porcelain.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Regardless of the method of teeth whitening you choose, the active ingredient is usually either carbamide or hydrogen peroxide. Even in store-bought solutions, these bleaching agents are used, just in a much smaller concentration. Professional whitening, both take-home and in-office treatment, has a higher amount of active ingredients, giving you more brightening power.
Take-Home Teeth Whitening
If you like the convenience of store-bought whitening to do on your own, we offer Opalescence, Kör, and Zoom Whitening you can do in the comfort of home. With these brands, you receive custom trays, which ensure an even coating, and wear them for a certain amount of time every day. Although you may start to see the solution work after just a couple of days, you need to complete the whole two weeks to see full results.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
Compared to other options, in-office whitening is by far the most powerful and fast-acting. With Kör and Zoom Whitening, treatment can be completed in about an hour. We apply the strong solution to the teeth and direct a special light on them to bleach stains away. This process may be repeated a couple of times to reach final whiteness. Although in-office whitening is not supposed to cause sensitivity, fluoride treatment is available afterward to minimize this potential side effect.
Tips for Maintaining Your Brighter Smile
After brightening your smile, you may wish it could last forever. However, staining foods and drinks can affect your teeth again over time. As a result, if you want to retain your white results, you should restrict discoloring drinks and foods in your diet. You can also consider using a straw when you do consume dark-colored beverages. You should also sip water while you eat to help rinse away remnants of pigment from your teeth.
Teeth Whitening FAQs
Does Teeth Whitening Hurt?
Brightening your smile can enhance your appearance to boost your confidence. However, if you’ve heard horror stories from people who claim that teeth whitening causes discomfort, you might hesitate to proceed.
It’s sometimes possible to develop sensitivity if you misuse or over-apply commercially available bleaching products. Dr. Silva utilizes professional-grade gels that are specifically designed to minimize any potential side effects, so there’s nothing to be afraid of. If you’re overly concerned, you might try switching to a desensitizing toothpaste.
What’s the Difference Between Professional and Store-Bought Teeth Whitening?
Although products on the shelves claim to be able to lighten your grin, they’re not always incredibly effective. For starters, they contain cheaper bleaching agents, and there’s no guarantee that you’ll be able to achieve your desired hue. Not only that, but they rely on one-size-fits-all application trays that leave plenty of room for error. You might overapply or get gel on your gums, causing irritation.
Meanwhile, our team can lift your smile by several shades in a single in-office visit. We can also provide a take-home kit with ultra-concentrated gels and custom-fitted trays for an optimal outcome from the comfort of your living room. Plus, we’ll examine your mouth first to ensure no cavities or gum disease interfere with the results.
Am I a Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Potentially, anyone unhappy with the tone of their teeth can benefit from this cosmetic service, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best solution for every circumstance. It’s a simple and effective way to remove years' worth of discoloration from your enamel, which is ideal for addressing extrinsic stains.
However, some blemishes seep into or originate in the lower layers of your teeth. These intrinsic blemishes won’t respond to topical treatments the same way, so whitening may not be effective. In these cases, Dr. Silfa might recommend other options to upgrade your grin, like porcelain veneers or dental bonding.
How Can I Make My Teeth Whitening Results Last?
This treatment is intended to enhance your appearance more than improve your oral health, so most insurance policies don’t cover the cost. Once you’ve personally invested in your smile, it’s only natural to want to do everything you can to maintain its updated color.
The following tips can help you maintain your ideal shade longer:
- Watch what you eat. Avoid foods that stain, like tea, coffee, wine, sodas, dark berries, and tomatoes.
- Implement an at-home hygiene routine. If you don’t already, now’s the perfect time to start brushing and flossing your teeth twice daily to remove plaque that pigmented particles can cling to.
- Schedule regular appointments. Seeing us every six months for a standard checkup and cleaning allows us to catch and address any areas of concern before they can progress. Plus, we take the time to polish your teeth to remove any more recent surface stains.
- Quit smoking. Tobacco products contain nicotine, tar, and other toxic chemicals known to cause cavities, gum disease, and even oral cancer. Leaving this habit in the past can keep your smile happy and healthy.
