About Teeth Whitening

There are a number of different factors that contribute to stained teeth, discolored teeth, or yellowed teeth. The foods you eat can harm your smile as can the beverages you drink (e.g., coffee, tea, wine, cola soft drinks). Antibiotics can have a negative effect on your smile as well, and if you are a user of tobacco products, then you can expect discoloration to occur as long as you are smoking or chewing tobacco.

So what do you do if you have stained or discolored teeth? If the staining is severe, you can opt for porcelain dental veneers, sure, but in many cases, you can rely on teeth whitening to enhance the brightness and beauty of your smile.

You may have seen a number of different teeth whitening products in your local store, ranging from toothpastes and mouthwashes to more involved tray systems, strips, and dental bleaching agents. There is a difference between these over-the-counter teeth whitening products and teeth whitening treatment that your dentist can achieve in his or her office, however. The most important thing to consider is that professional teeth whitening is much more effective than using the store-bought products. In general, your smile can be much more significantly brightened by your dentist than by a mere toothpaste of even a more sophisticated wear-at-night tray system.

The teeth whitening procedure is safe and effective, so you need not worry about pain, injury, or undue discomfort while your smile is getting enhanced. If you’d rather undergo teeth whitening at home rather than in the office, you can ask about receiving a professional-grade at-home whitening kit. This at-home kit supplied by the dentist is much more effective than the at-home kits you can buy at the local store.

To find out if teeth whitening is the right option for you, or to learn more about dental implants (implant dentistry), dental bonding, and other dental care options, schedule an appointment at our New York City cosmetic dentistry office.