Having yellow or discolored teeth is not necessarily a sign of poor oral health, but it can have a significant impact on your self-confidence. Your smile is one of the first features that people may notice about you, and your team at Central Park Dentistry in Charles City, IA, wants you to feel confident in it. In today’s blog, we’re here to explain how a professional brightening treatment can help remove stains and boost your appearance.
Remove Stains From Your Enamel
How do your teeth become discolored in the first place? There are several factors that can contribute to your smile’s brightness changing over time. As you age, your enamel gradually wears away to reveal more of your dentin, which can make your pearly whites appear more yellow over time. Your health conditions, genetics, and injuries to your smile can also contribute to these changes. The foods and beverages we consume may also lead to our teeth becoming stained over time. If you frequently drink coffee, tea, or soda, or eat foods high in citrus, you may notice that your pearly whites become discolored over time. Luckily, this can often be treated with a safe bleach that breaks down the stains and brightens your dental structures.
This Can Be Done Conveniently At Home
There are several ways to whiten your teeth, from store bought options to professional treatments. While store bought products such as brightening toothpastes or strips can be tempting, we recommend avoiding these products, as they are not personalized to your needs and may result in more damage. Instead, your dentist can create a custom at-home whitening kit that you can do conveniently at home. You will wear your personalized trays with bleaching gel every day for about two weeks, as instructed by your dentist. By the end of your treatment, your pearly whites will look visibly brighter and stain-free.
We Offer Other Ways To Improve Your Look
A professional teeth whitening service may not be right for every patient, which is why we offer several cosmetic options. If your stains occur below the enamel and cannot be lifted, alternative methods such as bonding or veneers may be helpful. Bonding is a non-invasive method that adds composite resin to your dental structures to create a more uniform appearance. This may be helpful if you have a few stubborn spots throughout your smile. Porcelain veneers are more invasive option that can refresh your smile by adding thin, porcelain shells to the front of your teeth. This option may require more extensive preparation than bonding, but the results can last for many years.
Ask Us About Your Cosmetic Treatment Options
We offer treatments from whitening to veneers that can boost your appearance. To learn more, schedule an appointment with Central Park Dentistry in Charles City, IA by calling us at (641)228-1115!
