Most people would not mind whiter teeth. As you can guess, the staff at The Dental Center at Easton think whiter teeth are great!. Whiter teeth can have a possitive impact on your appearance, making you look healthier and encourage more self-confidence during social engagements. Sound good to you?
Though there are a number of toothpastes on the market that claim to whiten and brighten your smile better than others, the truth is that virtually every brand of toothpaste contains an abrasive formula that helps to scrub away stains. Some brands are more abrasive than others, making them slightly more effective at removing light stains on the surface of your teeth but none of them can do the job fully.
Unfortunately, even the toughest toothpaste will be unable to remove the deep stains that tend to accumulate as we age. Beverages such as coffee and tea, habits such as smoking, and darkly pigmented foods like berries can darken the teeth over the course of years. Some of our patients even have tooth discoloration as the result of a childhood illness or a tetracycline medication that was administered while the enamel was still forming. You will need to find some other solution for complete satisfaction.
One solution considered to brighten smiles and eliminate these tough stains, many people have considered a professional bleaching product. For most patients, bleaching works particularly well for teeth that are yellowish in tone. Teeth that are brownish in tone also tend to respond well to whitening solutions as well. Grayish teeth are typically more difficult to brighten, but specially formulated whitening products can dramatically improve their appearance. Essentially, no matter the degree of tooth discoloration, there are ways to at least make your teeth a little whiter and brighter.
Dental restorations on the front teeth such as bonding or tooth-colored fillings cannot be whitened with bleaching material. The shade of these artificial materials won’t respond to bleaching. However, they can be replaced to match the shade of your new, whiter smile.
While it is difficult to predict the final result of your teeth whitening treatment, there is a whitening option that is just right for you. Fortunately, The Dental Center at Easton has the trained professionals that can determine which treatment will yield the best results. Give us a call today to learn how you can get your teeth whiter.
