23 Jun A Bright Smile is a Confident Smile
A mouthful of white teeth is a recipe for a confident smile. And routine quality tooth brushing— twice daily—and flossing—once every day—are everyday ways to keep that smile bright and white. But overtime, even the very best at-home care will need the supplement of visit to the dentist’s office.
Your teeth become not-so white for a variety of reasons, many of which you may not have thought of before. Food and drink are primary culprits for degrading the whiteness of our teeth. Coffee, tea, and red wine are common culprits. It’s the pigments in the beverages that attach to the outer parts of the tooth (the enamel) that stain.
Tobacco can also dramatically stain teeth, as well as degrade oral health in general. Also, age plays a factor in white teeth, because as we age tooth enamel becomes thinner, and an under layer called dentin, which is more a yellowish-color, starts to show through. Also, medications can have great impact on tooth whitening—read the labels, especially of antihistamines and high blood pressure medicines.
So, knowing that eventually everyone’s teeth will need whitening, here are a few options.
First, talk to your dentist at Silvercreek Dental, because not all tooth whiteners will work for your situation. At-home remedies, for instance, such as whitening toothpastes, which is toothpaste with abrasives that scrub the outer surfaces of the tooth, will work in all cases.
Dental trays and in-chair tooth bleaching may be important for the best results. In-office bleaching is not as invasive as it sounds; your dentist will protect your gums and then bleach the teeth. It’s quick, painless, non-invasive procedure. Trays, which are gels that contain peroxide bleachers are designed to fit over your teeth. Trays are a step-up in potency from whitening strips, although whitening strips do also work in some cases to whiten teeth.
If you have any questions about whitening treatments, or would like to schedule your next dental appointment, call Silvercreek Dental today. Remember, a white smile is a confident smile.
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