Say Goodbye to Stains: How Teeth Whitening Can Transform Your Smile

Are you self-conscious of your teeth due to stains or discoloration, so you hide your smile? Then it’s time to get your confidence back and transform your smile with teeth whitening.

How It Works

Your teeth can become stained by food, drinks, tobacco use, aging, trauma, or certain medications. Whitening products contain hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide as their active ingredient, which can pass through to the enamel layer and break down and remove stain molecules.

Types of Teeth Whitening

There are a few different types of teeth whitening available today including:

• In-office teeth whitening is performed by a dentist with a highly concentrated peroxide gel and a special light to speed up the process.

• Take-home teeth whitening kits are trays filled with a diluted solution of peroxide gel and can be purchased from your dentist to use at home.

• Over-the-counter whitening strips, toothpaste, or mouthwash found at grocery or drug stores contain weaker concentrations of peroxide and can help whiten your teeth gradually or maintain your white smile when used regularly.

Benefits of Teeth Whitening

There are many benefits to whitening your teeth, such as:

• Increased confidence

• Youthful appearance

• Enhanced aesthetics

• Improved personal and professional success

• Quick results

• Affordable

• Non-invasive

Aftercare

Following teeth whitening, you should avoid staining food and drinks like red wine, tea, coffee, and berries for at least 24 hours. After this period, it’s recommended to use a straw when drinking such beverages to minimize contact with the teeth. Maintain a thorough oral hygiene routine by brushing with fluoride toothpaste twice a day and flossing once a day. Visit your dentist for regular touch-up treatments if needed.

Ready to transform your smile with teeth whitening? Call Perry Dental & Perry Dental Kids to schedule a consultation today!