Thinking About Whitening Your Teeth? Consider Professional Teeth Whitening

THE RISE OF TEETH WHITENING
A smile can leave a lasting impression. Whether you're leaving a negative or positive impression may be based on how white your smile is. A brilliant smile is associated with health, strength, confidence, beauty, and youth. A growing number of men and women around Dallas and Houston, TX are starting to worry about how white their smile is. Since every actress and actor in Hollywood has a dazzling grin and whitening treatments are all so commonplace, a white smile has come to be a significant marker of beauty. If you've compared your teeth to a tissue and discovered your smile isn't as bright as you want, you might start considering teeth whitening options. At MINT dentistry, we do professional in-office teeth whitening as well as other treatments if you want a total smile makeover. Learn more information on professional teeth whitening, the advantages, the process, and the way to begin below.

THE BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL TEETH WHITENING
When you've got so many teeth whitening options (strips, gels, toothpastes, and more) you can pick up at the store, why should you get professional teeth whitening by your dentist? For one, professional teeth whitening performed in-office is more effective. Over-the-counter whitening products have limited power, so it can take a while to see results. With professional whitening, your enamel will be several levels brighter in just one visit. This is sometimes helpful in case you have an important event (such as a reunion or wedding) and you'd like your teeth to be brighter quickly. Secondly, over-the-counter whitening products are not customized, therefore they don't take into account your precise concerns and goals. You may pick an overly harsh product, which might result in sensitivity and enamel damage. Your Dallas and Houston, TX area dentist understands your teeth and what degree of whitening is best. Your dentist will also ensure your teeth still look white and natural instead of abnormal or even fluorescent, which happens to some people when they over-whiten with home products. Professional teeth whitening is also your best choice when you have dental restorations (bridges or crowns). Store-bought whitening treatments won't work on artificial surfaces, which means that your results will be irregular. Finally, professional teeth whitening is much better at correcting internal stains when compared with over-the-counter home whitening products. When you've got significant discoloration, professional teeth whitening performed in-house with your dentist will be your best option to restore a bright smile.

WHY DOES MY SMILE GET DULL?
Every single time you drink or eat, extrinsic stains can develop on the surface of your teeth. Eventually, the stains get darker and turn your enamel dull and yellowish. A number of the biggest culprits of discoloration are berries, coffee, tea, and cigarettes. While food and beverages in addition to plaque and tartar buildup can darken the external enamel, you can have intrinsic stains discoloring the interior of your teeth. Internal stains are typically caused by using tetracycline antibiotics or a injury to the teeth. Natural aging can induce both intrinsic and extrinsic stains. These internal dental stains cannot be eliminated with store-bought whitening products. If you have internal stains and you want a brighter smile, you should speak with your dentist in Dallas and Houston, TX about professional whitening treatments.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR TREATMENT
Following a thorough consultation, your dentist can develop your customized teeth whitening treatment plan. Your treatment will typically be done after your professional cleaning. This helps to remove built-up plaque and tartar so the treatment can evenly whiten your teeth. After your teeth are cleaned and dried, a protective barrier will be set over your gums. Next, the whitening gel will be carefully brushed onto your teeth. With your eyes protected, a light will be directed at your enamel to activate the whitening gel. This procedure may be repeated several more times until your goal is achieved. To complete the process, the barrier will be removed, then any excess gel will be cleaned off your teeth.

KEEPING YOUR SMILE BRIGHT
After your treatment, it's important to keep your teeth white. At MINT dentistry, we urge our patients to develop a good home oral health routine with twice daily brushing to eliminate everyday stains. Besides routine brushing, you need to brush, rinse with mouthwash, chew sugarless gum, or all of these after you drink or eat something prone to staining. For staining beverages, you should drink through a straw, so the staining liquid doesn't get on your enamel. If you use any tobacco products, quitting will keep your enamel from getting yellow and dull fast. Cleanings at your dentist at least twice a year will give your team the chance to remove plaque and tartar buildup, which will dull your teeth, as well as polishing off stains out of the enamel with professional tools. For patients who want to refresh or boost their results without getting another complete in-house professional whitening treatment, MINT dentistry makes personalized home whitening kits. Your dentist can make custom trays to give you a more comfortable treatment compared to over-the-counter kits. Depending on your needs and goals, your dentist will pick the suitable degree of gel. Before you go home with your customized kit, your dentist will give you detailed instructions on how often to perform the treatment and how much time to use it on for safe, effective outcomes.

READY FOR PROFESSIONAL TEETH WHITENING?
MINT dentistry is a premier practice with cosmetic treatments and general dental procedures. Our team is experienced in teeth whitening in addition to other advanced dental procedures. If you think your smile can be improved by professional teeth whitening, then contact our offices in the Dallas and Houston, TX areas to schedule your consultation. Our staff will be happy to listen to your needs and objectives before talking about your whitening options then making your customized treatment program.