We know how important a bright smile can be, and cosmetic dentistry can help you smile with confidence again. Which is why our team offers professional cosmetic treatments to remove unsightly teeth stains. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about the benefits of our take-home teeth whitening treatments.
Our Take Home Whitening Kit
The take-home kit is an effective and convenient method of removing unsightly teeth stains. You first stop by our office just long enough for our team to take impressions and create a custom set of plastic trays. We then send you home with these trays, as well as multiple plastic syringes of a powerful bleaching gel. You fill the trays with the gel and then wear them for the amount of time daily that we discussed, usually about an hour. The trays ensure even results across the surfaces of your smile, and prevents saliva from diluting the gel. You can enjoy teeth up to eight shades brighter in some cases. The trays and any remaining gel are then available to use for touch-ups in the months to come.
The Causes of Teeth Stains
Now that you know how we can remove discoloration, what causes stains to form in the first place? This could be due to a number of factors. For example, factors like poor brushing and flossing habits and a diet high in sugar could create plaque buildup that makes stains more apparent. Beverages with dark pigments, like soda, tea, coffee, and red wine could also discolor your smile. We will assess the factor and severity when we examine your smile. If you have intrinsic teeth stains, also known as permanent teeth stains, our team could mask this with bonding, veneers, or a combination of the two.
Keeping Smiles Bright
Following your treatment, you can make changes to help your new results last. Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes, and also floss every evening. Reduce the amount of sugar and starch in your diet, and follow your dark pigmented drinks with a glass of water. Be sure you see our team for a checkup and cleaning, so we can remove all plaque buildup. This not only brightens your smile, but also lowers the risk of cavities and gum disease. If you have any questions about our approach to teeth whitening, then contact our team today to learn more. We’re ready to help your smile shine!
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT COSMETIC DENTAL CARE?
Teeth whitening can offer a brighter smile in as little as a week, so you feel proud to smile for your next group photo. To find out more about how we brighten smiles by several shades, you can call Dr. Browne in Prairie Village, KS, at 913-901-8585.
