Last Updated on August 20, 2024
Your smile is one of the first things a person will notice when you meet. If you would like to improve your smile with a simple procedure, teeth whitening may be a great option for you, especially if you have stained, dull or discolored teeth. Our dental office is providing teeth whitening services to new and existing patients.
What Causes Teeth Discoloration?
Regardless of how well you care for your teeth, over time, discoloration will occur. The main causes of stained teeth are genetics, antibiotics, tobacco and certain foods. As we age, our teeth darken as well. While preventing tooth discoloration is nearly impossible, our experienced team can help reverse the effects of discoloration by helping to create a whiter and brighter smile.
In-Office Treatment
Whether it’s an in-office treatment or at-home treatment, the principles of teeth whitening are the same. A special whitening agent is applied to the teeth in order to bleach the stains and brighten your smile. Our expert dentist will discuss your whitening needs and goals with you to determine which option is best for you.
In-office teeth whitening quickly delivers a brighter, whiter smile. An experienced dental professional uses a stronger bleaching solution than at-home kits. You achieve optimal results much faster with professional whitening treatment, and the results often surpass at-home options due to the advanced bleaching agents. On average, patients say they look up to ten years younger after restoring the bright, white smile of their youth.
During a professional teeth whitening treatment, we will first clean the teeth. They will apply a whitening agent to your teeth, carefully avoiding your gums and soft tissue. Once applied, a laser light will be directed at the teeth to expedite the process. For maximum results, the process may be repeated more than once.
At-Home Teeth Whitening Options
If a visit to our office for professional whitening isn’t an option for you, at-home treatment may provide the whitening you need. While you will find a vast variety of at-home teeth whitening products on the market, including whitening toothpastes, over-the-counter gels, rinses, strips, trays and more, we can fit you with custom-made whitening trays that will more accurately fit to your teeth for a more even whitening result.
At-home teeth whitening produces less dramatic results compared to dentist-administered treatments. While you can easily use at-home whitening, we do not recommend it if you have sensitive teeth or gums.
Conclusion
Whether you’re looking for immediate results with in-office teeth whitening or prefer the convenience of at-home treatments, our dental team is ready to help you achieve the whiter, younger-looking smile you desire. Contact us today to learn more about our teeth whitening services and schedule a consultation.
Riverview Dental Arts
10627 Rivercrest Dr., Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-1177