Do you want to brighten your smile? If so, we can help with professional teeth whitening! Unlike store bought options, these offer more dramatic and longer-lasting treatments. In today’s blog, your Rochester, MN, dentist talks about custom trays and bleaching gel.
The Onset of Teeth Stains
How do our teeth become stained? Understanding the factors behind your teeth stains means you can take action to protect them. For example, plaque buildup could make stains more visible, but daily brushing and flossing and a diet low in sugar and starch help limit the severity of buildup. A cleaning every six months also removes the buildup completely! Drinks with dark pigments, like coffee, red wine, soda, and tea could cause stains, so drinking water can help your smile stay brighter. Tobacco products could stain teeth and increase your risk of several forms of cancer, so quitting can keep teeth bright and safeguard your overall health. But to remove the stains, you may need professional teeth whitening.
Our Trays and Gel
We offer an option you can use from the comfort of your own home. The procedure also helps limit tooth sensitivity as well. To get started, you will stop by the office so we can take detailed impressions of your smile with digital systems, and then use this to create a set of custom-fitted plastic trays. You then return home with these trays, along with several plastic syringes of bleaching gel. You will fill the trays with gel and wear them daily. The amount of time varies, but usually falls between 30 and 45 minutes. The trays ensure even results across your smile, and prevent the gel from being diluted. You do this daily for about one to two weeks, depending on the severity of your discoloration. After this time, your teeth could be up to eight shades brighter. The trays and leftover gel then can be used in the months to come for touch-ups.
Keeping Smiles Bright
To help your results last, be sure you see us for a checkup and cleaning visit every six months, and maintain good oral health habits at home. You should avoid tobacco products and also eat a diet with fresh fruits and veggies, and times high in vitamin C and D, as opposed to options high in sugar and starch. These actions not only keep your teeth brighter for longer, but also fight tooth decay and gum disease.
TALK TO YOUR ROCHESTER, MN DENTIST ABOUT TEETH WHITENING
Our team wants to help you enjoy a stunning and beautiful smile! If you would like to find out more about treating esthetic issues with your smile, or if you wish to book an appointment at our location, call Greenview Cosmetic And Family Dentistry in Rochester, MN at (507) 281-3659.
