The Safest Process for Whitening Your Dingy, Yellowing Teeth

BANISHING STAINS FOR BRIGHTER TEETH
Drinking sodas or certain other staining drinks throughout your day may help keep you awake, but it won't be helping your teeth. Years of stains from dark-colored foods and beverages can result in yellowed or brown smiles. Even regularly brushing and flossing twice a day still may not be enough to create the bright smile you'd like. Following are a few tooth whitening options at a range of prices, both professional-grade and over-the-counter kits, to help you obtain a whiter smile that will knock 'em dead in Las Colinas, TX.

A GORGEOUS SMILE BEGINS WITH EFFECTIVE BRUSHING
Routinely flossing, brushing, and using mouthwash is a good place to start. In addition, it's smart to pack a travel-sized oral hygiene kit in your bag or briefcase to use at the office or school. When you stop to use the restroom or stop for a coffee break, give your teeth a simple once over. In addition to boosting your general oral health, you'll also be brightening your smile.

OVER-THE-COUNTER TEETH WHITENING CHOICES
If you use a drugstore option to whiten your teeth, you could see minor improvements by simply using these treatments in addition to your regular brushing, flossing, and mouthwash routine. At most retailers and pharmacies in Las Colinas, TX, you can buy many types of tooth brightening products to use at home, like whitening toothpaste, whitening strips, and bleaching gels. It is always important to follow the directions included in the box.

• TEETH WHITENING STRIPS OR PENS
  A lot of retailers and drug stores have a large selection of different brands of bleaching pens and strips. The whitening strips are easily placed over your teeth and can be relatively discreet. The whitening pen allows you to carefully apply a bleaching solution to your teeth after they are clean and dry. After you have correctly applied the strip or gel to your teeth, make sure to let them set for as long as indicated on the package.
• MOUTH TRAYS WITH HYDROGEN PEROXIDE GEL
  One-size-fits-most teeth bleaching products with dental trays can be found in retail stores, and many have a similar process as the professional mouth trays used in dentists' offices. One of the primary differences between store-bought and professional whitening systems is the customized fit. The dental trays in a nonprofessional whitening kit may not fit comfortably or might give you uneven results. In addition, the bleaching gels in over-the-counter systems aren't customized for your specific needs, so you might develop sensitivity to hot and cold foods and drinks or other problems.
• WHITENING SYSTEMS THAT USE LED LIGHTS
  To enhance the outcomes from some tooth whitening gels or strips, you can purchase a special kind of light. LED mouth tray devices are inserted around the teeth after you have put on your brightening solution or strips. LED mouthpieces have a specific exposure time, and it's very important that they be used exactly as stated in the directions.

SINCE DRUGSTORE PRODUCTS WORK, DO I REALLY NEED TO PAY FOR AN EXPERT PROCEDURE?
You need to be aware that store-bought teeth bleaching options can't give you the same level of results as teeth bleaching sessions given by your dental professional. Over-the-counter products have limited strength, so depending on your discoloration and whether you have any bridges or crowns, etc., your outcome could be visibly uneven. Plus, these products might cause sensitive teeth and tender gums. Talk to your dentist about over-the-counter teeth whitening options, how they compare to treatments they provide at their office, and if they would recommend any of them to eliminate your specific stains.

MEDICAL-GRADE TEETH WHITENING CHOICES
Routine oral exams and professional cleanings not only make sure that your teeth and gums are healthy, but they will also improve the look of your smile. Eliminating the accumulated debris and bacteria from your enamel is an excellent way to spruce up your smile. If you want more noticeable results, ask your dental professional about the expert teeth whitening systems they offer. They may offer prescription-strength teeth whitening treatments, professional DIY whitening systems, and dental veneers for a full smile upgrade.

• PROFESSIONAL DIY WHITENING SYSTEMS
  For patients who would rather whiten in the privacy of home, some dentists offer professional do-it-yourself whitening systems. With customized dental trays and a special whitening solution chosen for your types of stains, a DIY whitening system from your dentist can provide a much closer fit and consistent results. Systems from your dentist are easily a better choice than over-the-counter kits. Once you've applied the whitening gel to the trays, you place them in your mouth for a certain amount of time, as directed by your dentist. When you're ready, you remove the trays, wash them thoroughly, and store them for the next use. During your next visit, you can get more of your whitening gel. You should not combine store-bought whitening products with your professional kits because they can harm the trays. You may use an at-home whitening kit as a stand-alone process or to extend your results after a professional treatment.
• DENTAL VENEERS
  For a total smile makeover to effectively make your teeth more brilliant and mask other visible flaws (like chips, extra spacing, severe discoloration, and worn-down teeth), cosmetic veneers can be a good choice. Veneers are tailored to look like real enamel and fit seamlessly over the teeth. Your dentist will need to gently shave away a tiny amount of your tooth enamel before placing the veneers. As soon as they're in place, you'll have a new, stunning smile.
• PROFESSIONAL LASER TEETH WHITENING
  In a professional laser whitening session, your dental practitioner will first apply a special whitening solution onto your teeth and then utilize a laser light. The heat from the laser activates the whitening solution to create more dramatic results. A laser whitening treatment is great when you need quick results before an important event or for those who have dental restorations. Certain laser teeth whitening treatments can also lessen internal discoloration, which store-bought options can't reach.

GET READY TO ENJOY YOUR BRIGHTEST, MOST BEAUTIFUL SMILE
Getting minimal results or heat and cold sensitivity from store-bought whitening treatments is quite frustrating. At MINT dentistry in Las Colinas, our dentists offer home and in-office whitening treatments, as well as ceramic veneers. All of these options can be personalized to match your cosmetic goals, so you see beautiful results without compromising your teeth. Reach out to schedule an appointment at our office in Las Colinas, TX to learn about all of our in-office and at-home whitening treatments so you can show off a brilliant, sexy smile.