When you have stained teeth, this could be a source of embarrassment. But you don’t have to rely on less-than-stellar store bought solutions, like strips and toothpastes. In today’s blog, your Rochester, MN, dentist talks about our teeth whitening trays and gel, which can brighten smiles by several shades!
The Causes of Your Teeth Stains
Why do unsightly brown or yellow stains form on the surfaces of our teeth? These could be brought on by poor oral hygiene. Lack of proper brushing and flossing, combined with a diet high in sugar and starch, could lead to plaque buildup that makes stains more visible. The same layers also increase the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Drinks with dark pigments could stain smiles too, and these include soda, red wine, tea, and coffee. Using tobacco products could discolor your smile as well. As part of your treatment, we will carefully examine your smile to assess the cause and extent of your discoloration. We then recommend the most appropriate teeth whitening treatment.
Our Trays and Gels
To fight dramatic stains and reduce the risk of tooth sensitivity afterward, we could offer teeth whitening trays and gel. To begin, you will visit the office so we can make an impression of your smile and design a set of plastic trays that fit comfortably. We then send these home with you, along with plastic syringes of bleaching gel. At home, you will add the gel to the trays and wear them for 30 minutes to an hour a day on average. You continue to do so for two weeks as your smile is brightened by several shades. The trays ensure the results on your smile are evenly distributed, and keep the gel from being diluted. Afterward, you can keep the trays and any leftover gel for touchups in the months to come.
Keeping Your Teeth Bright
Along with teeth whitening, you can enjoy a healthy diet, with more fresh fruits and veggies as opposed to items high in sugar and starch. Try to drink more water in lieu of options with dark pigments and tannins. Finally, avoid tobacco products and make time to properly brush and floss your teeth daily. A routine cleaning every six months is helpful too. If you have any questions about how we treat teeth stains with our custom trays and powerful bleaching gel, then contact our team today. Let’s brighten your smile today!
TALK TO YOUR ROCHESTER, MN DENTIST ABOUT COSMETIC TREATMENTS
Our team wants to help you enjoy a smile that shines and looks amazing! If you would like to find more about our cosmetic treatment options, or if you wish to book an appointment at our location, call Greenview Cosmetic And Family Dentistry in Rochester, MN at (507) 281-3659.
