Are you interested in improving the appearance of your teeth without investing too much time or effort? We have great news — professional teeth whitening is a wonderful way to love your smile again. Take-home and in-office treatments are available, depending on your unique needs and desires.
How Does Whitening Work?
Teeth whitening approaches differ based on how deep into the tooth enamel they reach. A whitening toothpaste, for example, rubs off surface discoloration from the outer layer of the tooth. However, there are both intrinsic and extrinsic stains — and to achieve a really noticeably whiter smile, you need a professional-grade whitening treatment. If you choose an in-office whitening treatment, the solution is applied to the teeth that show when you smile.These powerful solutions reach deep beneath the outer layer of tooth enamel to brighten the teeth in a single treatment.
An at-home whitening treatment is completed gradually over the course of days or even weeks.
Are There Any Factors That Could Affect Whitening?
There is no one-size-fits-all result in whitening, and some people may be able to achieve brighter results than others. The overall result of your whitening treatment will depend on what caused the staining or discoloration to begin with and how significant the discoloration was. Most people can enjoy teeth that are significantly brighter.
Your teeth will be more vulnerable to absorbing the colors of what they come into contact with immediately after whitening, whether it is in-office or at-home. We will advise you to avoid coffee, dark sodas, ripe berries, and other highly pigmented foods and beverages right after you have whitened. For this reason, it is encouraged to perform at-home whitening at night after you have brushed your teeth and finished eating for the day.
What If I’ve Had Whitening Before?
Many people who undergo teeth whitening choose to do so again after they notice their results have begun to fade after some time, usually after one to two years. Having had teeth whitening in the past does not have any bearing on your ability to get a successful retreatment. In fact, you may find it is even easier to achieve the dazzling appearance you desire because you will be starting off with a brighter smile.
Now that you know a little bit more about teeth whitening and how it works, we invite you to schedule a visit with your cosmetic dentist in Castle Rock!
Meet the Dentist
Dr. L. Blaine Kennington is an excellent general dentist providing a wide range of services for patients in and around Castle Rock. To learn more about his services or to schedule an appointment, you are invited to get in touch with the office at 360-274-9100.