Whitening your teeth is the most popular way to be able to confidently flash a full, friendly smile when you meet anyone. It’s simple, affordable, and needs to be redone periodically because there are many reasons your teeth may become gradually darker.
Many of us have a natural tooth color that is more yellow or brown than others. But unless you brush immediately after consuming certain beverages (coffee, tea, red wine, sodas) or foods (blueberries, tomato sauce, curries), your teeth will gradually discolor. Smoking also will darken teeth, so best to reduce it if you can’t quit (and brush afterwards).
As you probably already have discovered, over-the-counter whitening products are not very effective, whether gels, strips, toothpastes, rinses, or even after wearing trays for hours on many days.
There is a more effective, quicker, and easier way to get the whitening level you want, whether back to your natural shade or a whiter one that, with good dental hygiene, will last at least six months.
When you come into Pro Health Dental, your cosmetic dentist in Mission Viejo, after an exam to be sure your oral health is ready for teeth whitening, all you have to do is relax in a dental chair for an hour, either watching a video, listening to music, or just napping. In three 15-minute sessions during a single visit, we will paint your teeth with a dentist-grade hydrogen peroxide gel, then activate it with a special light that allows it to penetrate the enamel and the dentin layer beneath it. In one visit, about eight dark shades will be removed for most patients.
To help maintain the freshness of this cosmetic treatment, we will also provide you with customized plastic trays, similar to orthodontic retainers, which you can fill with our professional gel and wear either overnight or twice a day for 15 minutes. These also can be utilized by themselves, if you prefer this method to having the full whitening in the dental chair. This approach will remove six shades within two weeks for most patients.
Of course, you can keep your teeth whiter if you follow the normal practices for good oral health. That means brushing your teeth after breakfast and dinner for two full minutes each time, using a recommended toothpaste for your personal needs. Before bedtime, you also need to floss thoroughly. If you are uncertain about the proper techniques for brushing and flossing, have our dental hygienist show you when you come in for a professional cleaning when you have your semi-annual full dental exam.
Set an appointment today for teeth whitening in Mission Viejo.
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