Nothing caps off the end of the week like a nice full glass of wine. The weekend doesn’t really begin until you hear the cork pop out of the bottle. At that moment, the only thing you have to worry about is what to pair it with…at least that was the plan. As you’re brushing your teeth that evening, you notice they are distinctly yellow. What happened? Unfortunately, wine, like many other foods and drinks, can stain your teeth over time. What can you do about it? Simply brushing isn’t going to give you the results you want, and this is where your dentist in Deerfield at Bagley, Goodwin, and Hrinda can help.
Why Are My Teeth Stained?
Common things like coffee, wine, tobacco, diet, and even genetics can stain your teeth (surprisingly, white wine is actually worse in this regard than red wine). Plus, as the years go by, the enamel on your teeth naturally begins to break down, revealing the underlying dentin, which is actually yellow. Your teeth are transparent, meaning that just a small amount of wear can noticeably change their appearance. The best way to take away these stains and counteract this process is with professional teeth whitening.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Nearly 90% of the people who visit us want their teeth to be whiter. This is because white teeth are one of the strongest social signifiers in our society, as people with them are often thought of as more attractive, intelligent, and friendly. A fresh white smile can do wonders for a person’s confidence and self-esteem, changing them for the better on the inside as well as the outside.
In-office teeth-whitening starts with us applying a highly-concentrated hydrogen peroxide gel to your teeth in order to eliminate years of stains, revealing your smile’s natural color. It does this by breaking the chemical bonds that hold the stains together, making them much less apparent. After 15 minutes, the gel will be wiped away and applied again. This will be done 2-3 times depending on the level of whiteness you are looking for. The treatment is fast, and most patients are out of the office in about an hour.
This process has been shown to make your teeth up to 10 shades whiter in one visit. We can even provide you with a take-home kit so that you can whiten your teeth on your own schedule. You only need to use the kit for about 30 minutes a day for 2 weeks to get the full result. It can also be used to give your in-office treatment an occasional touch-up. These kits are custom made and use professional-grade products you can only get from us. This gives you a better, longer-lasting result you simply can’t get from generic, store bought kits.
To maintain your newly whitened smile, be sure to brush and floss consistently. Moderate your consumption of foods and drinks like coffee, wine, citrus fruits, and dark colored berries, as these can stain your teeth. With consistent oral hygiene and the occasional touch-up, your smile can stay radiant for several months.
Any Questions?
You don’t need to be stuck with stains on your teeth. They don’t have to become a permanent part of your smile. We can take them away, and give you the white smile you’ve always wanted.
If you’d like to know more about teeth whitening and how it can completely transform your smile in about an hour, please give us a call today.