If your teeth are yellowed, stained, or discolored, you may feel self-conscious about sharing it with others. Even if you don't realize it, you may be hiding it in photos, Zoom meetings, or when you meet other people.
The good news is that professional teeth whitening is an excellent way to brighten your smile and take years off your appearance, and your team at Springs Family Dental can help!
Why Are My Teeth Discolored?
As we age, it's not uncommon to experience our teeth becoming more dulled, yellowed, or stained over time. There are also lifestyle choices and other factors that contribute to the discoloration or staining of teeth:
- Certain types of medication, such as antibiotics like tetracycline
- Smoking or tobacco use
- Accidents or tooth trauma
- Poor oral hygiene
Certain acidic foods and beverages contribute to tooth discoloration:
- Red wine
- Coffee and black tea
- Dark berries like blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries
- Curries
- Soy sauce
- Marinara sauce
- Dark cola
You don't have to eliminate these foods from your diet completely; just be sure to drink plenty of water along with their consumption and brush your teeth when you can afterward.
Professional Teeth Whitening at Springs Family Dental
Dr. Terveen and his team offer convenient custom take-home teeth whitening trays with prescription strength bleaching gel that can help you eliminate tooth stains and discoloration whenever it's most convenient.
We'll create custom plastic trays by taking impressions of your teeth. Custom trays ensure that you achieve the best results because they fit snugly against your teeth, keeping the bleaching gel in place and preventing it from escaping and causing irritation to your gums and soft tissues.
Most patients can achieve their desired results by wearing their trays for at least 30 minutes each daily for 10 to 14 days. Best of all, you'll always have your trays at home, and we sell extra bleaching gel at our Colorado Springs dental office, so you can update your bright smile whenever you like.
Why Choose Professional Teeth Whitening?
These days, there's an abundance of over-the-counter teeth whitening products you can find right at your local grocery store. So why is it better to choose professional teeth whitening? We're glad you asked because there are several reasons!
- Greater Safety: Custom trays provide a snug fit that protects against bleaching gel escaping and harming your gums.
- Better Results: The bleaching gel your dentist uses is stronger than over-the-counter products and can help you achieve better results quicker.
- Less Sensitivity: The whitening products we use and Dr. Terveen's guidance help to reduce sensitivity.
Protecting Your Bright Smile Investment
When you've decided to bleach your teeth, you'll want to prolong and protect your results. You can do that with a consistent home care routine of daily brushing and flossing.
Limiting your consumption of tooth-staining foods will also help protect your bright smile.
Consistent preventive teeth cleanings and checkups with Dr. Terveen every six months will also keep your pearly whites bright.
If you'd like more information about professional teeth whitening in Colorado Springs, don't hesitate to contact your team at Springs Family Dental at (719) 634-4805 for more information.