When you have stains on the surfaces of your smile, you may feel uncomfortable with your appearance. But don’t hide your smile from the world, instead talk to our team about a professional treatment that could brighten your smile by several shades! Our Oklahoma City, OK, dental practice wants to help your smile shine with teeth whitening.
The Factors Behind Teeth Stains
Why do unsightly stains appear on our teeth? For some, discoloration is the result of plaque buildup, which makes discoloration more apparent. The buildup is the result of factors like poor brushing and flossing habits and a diet high in sugar and starch. For others, consuming beverages with dark pigments could be a factor, such as tea, red wine, coffee, and soda. Using cigarettes and other tobacco products could also discolor your teeth. The factors vary, which is why we will carefully examine your smile before we recommend a treatment option. For some, we may recommend in-office or at-home teeth whitening, while others may benefit from bonding or veneers to mask discoloration.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
The in-office teeth whitening option can brighten teeth in only one visit, in as little as one to two hours. The procedure is simple and can offer results before a job interview, first date, or big event. We will begin by adding a protective covering to your lips and gums. We then apply a powerful bleaching gel to the teeth, which we activate with a light. We may repeat the process as needed. You then leave our office with a much brighter smile!
At-Home Trays and Gel
For more stubborn stains, we could offer an at-home option that could whiten teeth by up to eight shades in some cases. You will need to visit the office just along enough for us to create a custom set of plastic trays. You then return home with the trays and multiple plastic syringes of bleaching gel. Treatment involves adding gel to the trays and wearing them for a set amount of time, usually between an hour or two each day. You then repeat the process for about one to two weeks to obtain stunning results. The trays and any remaining gel are then yours for touch-ups as needed in the months to come.
If you have any questions about professional teeth whitening, or about any of our other cosmetic treatments, then contact our team today to learn more.
Talk To Your Oklahoma City, OK Dentist About Teeth Whitening
We want to help you enjoy a brighter smile with professional whitening, often in as little as one visit. If you would like to find out more about our cosmetic treatment options, then call our Oklahoma City, OK dental practice at (405) 752-0111.
