Teeth Whitening Means Bright Smiles In One Visit

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Do you have unsightly stains on the surfaces of your smile? We know how this can impact your confidence in your smile, which is why we have a professional solution. In today’s blog, your Cerritos, CA, dentist talks about our in-office professional teeth whitening procedure.

The Factors Behind Teeth Stains

What causes these stains to form on the surfaces of our teeth? Discoloration could be due to a number of factors. For example, poor brushing and flossing habits combined with a diet high in sugar could cause plaque buildup, which makes discoloration more visible. Consuming beverages with dark pigments, such as coffee, soda, tea, and red wine, could discolor your teeth too. Tobacco products could also be a factor. When you see our team for teeth whitening, we will examine your smile and talk about your daily routine and oral hygiene habits, so we can assess the factors behind your discoloration. For many, we can offer results in one visit with our in-office teeth whitening treatment.

Brightening Teeth In-Office

How does our in-office treatment brighten smiles in only one to two hours? When you arrive, we will place a protective covering over your lips and gums. We then apply a powerful bleaching gel to the surfaces of your teeth. Once in place, we will activate the bleaching gel with a special light, which begins breaking up stains on your smile. Our team may repeat the process as needed, and you can leave with a smile multiple shades brighter. If we find you have discoloration that doesn’t respond to in-office teeth whitening, we can mask the stains with dental bonding, porcelain veneers, or a combination of the two.

Keeping Your Smile Stain-Free

Following your treatment, you can take steps to ease the severity of discoloration down the road, so your new results last for months. This also helps protect the health of your teeth and gums too. You should brush for two minutes when you wake up and do the same before going to bed. Be sure you floss before bed too! These actions help limit plaque buildup to keep smiles brighter (and healthier). Try to avoid tobacco products, and cut back on the sugar and starch in your diet. Limit beverages with dark pigments and follow them with a glass of water. These actions help your smile stay brighter for much longer!

If you have any questions about professional teeth whitening, or if you have discoloration that needs removal or masking, then contact our team today to learn more.

TALK TO OUR TEAM ABOUT OUR COSMETIC TREATMENT OPTIONS

To schedule a consultation for professional teeth whitening or one of our other cosmetic treatment options, then make an appointment with Cerritos Dental Surgery in California call 562-584-4082 today.