Learn About Professional Teeth Whitening Brands

If you want information on professional teeth whitening brands, we encourage you to call and schedule an appointment. Things are changing all the time with companies releasing new and improved products. Visiting our office allows us to provide you with the latest updates. Still, there are a few things you should know about whitening your teeth before you do so.

The Process

When you whiten your teeth, you can do so using an at-home whitening kit or with laser whitening. We recommend using the at-home kit. Regardless of how you whiten your teeth, the solution will typically contain some level of peroxide. The type of peroxide in the solution and its chemical makeup, in general, will influence how effective it is for whitening teeth. Most products you buy in the store will only remove the surface stains on your teeth. While they will make your teeth look better, they will not turn yellow teeth bright white. On the other hand, a professional-grade whitening solution penetrates the enamel and begins the process of oxidization. This is where the molecules inside your teeth begin to reflect less light and appear colorless. Your smile will look bright white as a result, and your teeth will no longer be yellow. This is the type of solution we use in our office.

The Application

When comparing professional teeth whitening brands, you should also consider how the solution is applied to the teeth. Some whitening kits have you brush on the solution using a pen, but the results from this are not significant because the solution will not remain on your teeth long enough. Whitening strips are a better option, but they can still slip out of place, and many people find them to be inconvenient. We recommend you use a kit that uses whitening trays. This way, a solution is placed in the trays for you to then secure around your teeth and wear for thirty minutes or so. The only challenge with this option is that if you buy a kit from the store, the trays will not be designed for your teeth, but for anyone who buys the products. This creates a risk of leakage or the trays slipping out of place. For this reason, we suggest you use professional teeth whitening brands sold by our office. We will begin by having you come in for an appointment, where we make an impression of your teeth. Using that impression, we will then create customized trays designed to fit you perfectly. As a result, the whitening solution will remain in place, not leak out, and the process will be entirely comfortable. Simultaneously, since the solution is professional-grade, you will see the best possible results.

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Most people aspire to have a more attractive smile, and a great way to accomplish that is by having a teeth whitening service done by our office. Many people practice perfect oral hygiene, but that doesn’t necessarily mean your smile will be stain free. Yellowing and staining can happen due to several factors, but don't be discouraged, we can help.

Causes of Teeth Staining

Smoking and tobacco: This habit is not only unhealthy, but it is also bad for your teeth and dental hygiene. It can cause oral cancer or other oral tissue sores, and it can encourage periodontal disease. Smoking and tobacco use can also stain your teeth with a yellow tinge.

Drinks and Food: Drinking soda, tea, red wine, dark juices, and coffee can yellow your teeth fairly quickly if you don’t brush your teeth right after you consume them. Not only are these beverages mostly dark colored, but they are also acidic which can soften your enamel and encourage stain wear. Many healthy fruits and vegetables like beets, tomatoes, berries, cherries, curry, and many other foods can actually stain your teeth when you eat them. Don’t let this hinder you from enjoying healthy foods. Brush your teeth following consumption or swish water in your mouth to help remove stains before they set in. It can also be helpful to use a straw when you drink dark colored or acidic beverages. Rich colored candies can also stain your teeth. If it is staining your tongue, it is a good indicator that it is also staining your teeth, just in a less obvious way.

Poor Dental Hygiene: If you do not brush your teeth adequately, you are not properly removing plaque, grime, and staining substances.

Disease: Many diseases can discolor teeth as well as soften the enamel that protects your teeth.
Age: As you age, your enamel becomes weaker than it once was. As your enamel weakens, your teeth become more susceptible to staining.

Dental Trauma: If you have had an accident that injured your tooth’s roots, it can cause discoloration. An accident can also harm your dental enamel which and make your teeth more likely to yellow.  
These are not the only reasons you have tooth staining and softening of dental enamel, but these are a few of the more common causes. If you can avoid foods and drinks (or brush your teeth after) and bad habits that cause staining, your teeth will be more likely to remain a whiter shade. If you would like immediate teeth whitening, we can help.

Our office can offer you a variety of teeth whitening options that will lighten your teeth to a whiter shade. Many people complain of teeth sensitivities when they go through teeth whitening, but we have options that don’t contain harsh chemicals. We also have special toothpaste that you can use following whitening to relieve sensitivities and strengthen dental enamel. Whatever your particular needs are, we can look over your teeth and determine what the best teeth whitening options are for you.