What Is Teeth Whitening?
Everyone’s teeth are unique and they discolor and stain in different ways. If you’re looking to have whiter, brighter teeth, you’re not alone. Teeth whitening is a common cosmetic procedure that can bring out your bright white smile hiding beneath surface level stains and can give you a real sense of confidence when smiling brightly in public.
What causes tooth discoloration?
Discoloration or staining of teeth are typically caused by:
- coffee
- black tea
- herbal tea
- red wine
- spicy foods such as curry
- smoking cigarettes
- aging
What Are The Different Teeth Whitening Options Available?
When it comes to whitening, a number of options exist, both over the counter and professionally at the dentist’s office. There are toothpaste and other products that you can buy in the store to whiten your teeth, and there are also professional whitening services that can provide more effective results that are generally safer and last longer.
Professional in-office bleaching
Professional whitening options at the dentist can be some of the most effective ways to whiten your teeth. This procedure usually takes around an hour, and the results are generally more dramatic and pronounced than those derived from over-the-counter methods.
Whitening trays and gels
These methods can be effective, too, but the results can take longer to get to than with professional bleaching. Usually, these trays will be worn for a couple of hours a day, and they usually take around three days to two weeks for results to become noticeable. Whitening trays and gels can be purchased at the dentist or at a pharmacy. The ones you get from the dentist are often much more effective (and safer).
Whitening strips and toothpaste
There are many products such as toothpaste and whitening strips that can be purchased at drug stores. These methods are cheap, but they take a lot longer to work.
It’s also important to keep in mind that different people will respond differently to whitening treatments. While teeth whitening toothpaste might work well for one person, they might not work similarly for another. In some cases of serious discoloration or stains, more than one treatment might be necessary.
What Is My Next Step For Teeth Whitening?
At Divine Dental Care, we use POLA Australian-made whitening products from SDI. If you are interested in getting whiter brighter teeth, call the friendly professionals at Divine Dental Care and start your whitening journey today!