Everyone wants a bright, vivid smile. As technology within the dental industry evolves, patients now have the ability to achieve a luminous smile through a number of different types of teeth whitening treatment options. At Comprehensive Dental Care, we want you to have the smile of your dreams, and enjoy the process of achieving your dental goals. Our Gainesville dentist takes a comprehensive approach to each dental service and procedure, including teeth whitening. We can restore your smile to original brilliance and provide professional tips for maintaining your smile. Contact us for more information about our cosmetic dentistry services.
Common Causes For Teeth Stains
The majority of people start out with sparkling, white teeth with a porcelain-like enamel surface. This surface is composed of microscopic crystalline rods, which are designed to protect the teeth from regular wear and tear that occurs over time. Some of the factors that cause teeth to gradually lose their shimmer include the following. Our comprehensive dentistry practice is happy to provide you with more information about other causes of teeth staining. Contact us today!
- Age
- Acidic Foods
- Certain Medications
- Coffee
- Dressings
- Food Coloring & Dyes
- Fruit Juice
- Oral Trauma
- Tobacco Use
- Tea
- Tomato Sauce & Ketchup
- Soda
- Soy Sauce
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Achieving a brighter smile is generally a simple in-office procedure. Also called chairside bleaching, in-office teeth whitening consists of an application of protective gel to the mouth followed by an application of dental grade tooth bleach. Once the dental bleach is applied to the teeth, it breaks stains into smaller and less concentrated parts, leading to an overall brighter and whiter appearance. In contrast, laser whitening is an advanced form of teeth whitening, which may provide patients with significant results and requires minimal chairside time.
How Effective Is Teeth Whitening?
Professional teeth whitening procedures can help most patients achieve a noticeable change in tooth color without having to undergo tooth-structure modification. What’s more, patients receive a whiter, brighter, and more youthful-looking smile in a very short amount of time. However, teeth whitening may not correct all types and degrees of tooth discoloration, and it will not whiten dental caps, dental veneers, dental crowns, or dental fillings. To find out whether teeth whitening with our Florida DMD can help remove discoloration to your teeth, contact us today. We accept a number of different payment options and offer an affordable dental membership payment plan to meet the needs of every budget.
What Are The Options For Teeth Whitening?
When we perform a teeth whitening procedure, we take our time to ensure that your procedure is safe, comfortable, and delivers the results you want. We use a variety of teeth whitening techniques to customize your experience and provide you with the whitest smile possible.
Laser Teeth Whitening
Our laser teeth whitening is activated by a peroxide solution, which is applied to the teeth, and the laser works to break away the stains on the teeth. Laser teeth whitening is an effective, permanent solution to discolored teeth and provides access to deeper layers of each tooth for maximum results. What’s more, laser whitening requires minimal time to complete.
Custom Teeth Whitening
In addition to laser teeth whitening’s, we also offer custom teeth whitening with fitted whitening trays. This technique is drastically more effective than over-the-counter teeth whitening options and products because our trays are custom-fitted to each patient’s unique mouth, which allows for the best results and minimizes any damage to the gums.
Whitening vs. Bleaching
Teeth whitening works to remove stains and restore your teeth to its natural shade. However, bleaching will transform your teeth, making them even lighter than their natural color. The bleaching process also relies on chemicals – such as hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide – to penetrate your enamel. Bleaching is a subcategory of teeth whitening.
Be warned that bleaching can leave your teeth sensitive to the cold. Nonetheless, these side effects tend to be short-lived.
If you are interested in having your teeth whitened or bleached, look no further than Comprehensive Dental Care. We provide high quality teeth whitening cosmetic services in Gainesville, FL. Our results are better than anything you could achieve with an at-home whitening kit.
We want you to feel confident in your smile. Schedule an appointment with our dentists today.
Maintenance and Care
After your procedure, you will likely want to make your fresh, clean new teeth last. To do this, you should avoid smoking and stain-causing foods. You should also brush and floss your teeth immediately after eating a meal. To keep your teeth as shiny and white as possible, you should schedule regular touch-ups with your dentist. The length between these maintenance appointments greatly depends on your particular situation. You should prepare to make an appointment every 6-12 months.