Getting a smile makeover does not have to be an impossible task. If you are not happy with the yellow and brown stains on your teeth, there are treatments you can use to improve the color. Whether you decide to try an over-the-counter product or something your dentist provides, you can get the look you have always wanted. You do not have to hide your smile any longer.
It can be difficult to maintain the desired white shade on teeth. Eating certain foods and drinking beverages such as coffee and wine can stain teeth. Tobacco users also experience challenges with keeping teeth white. Over many years, the unappealing colors can build up and make them difficult to remove. Also, a lack of proper brushing can contribute to the discoloration. Sometimes, it is a simple matter of genetics that causes stains.
It is not difficult to find teeth-whitening products in the local grocery store or drugstore. Many toothpaste makers have developed products with teeth-whitening agents such as peroxide. Follow the directions on the packaging, which will usually tell the user to brush with paste at least twice a day for two weeks. Results will vary and can last for several months. Individuals should plan to use the product consistently.
Similar to the toothpaste, dental product manufacturers have made whitening strips as a way to give people a smile makeover. A person who decides to go this route should wear the strips for a few hours at a time twice a day. It can be effective to wear them overnight. The cost of these products is lower than what a patient would find in the dental office.
Patients who are not pleased with their appearance and smile should consult the dentist about whitening options. Some dental offices offer free treatments for new patients. The in-office method usually occurs over two or three appointments. The dentist will apply a combination of peroxide, light and heat to increase the whiteness. This tactic is faster and can be more effective than other options. Dental insurance plans will not cover the costs of this whitening treatment, however.
Patients who do not want to make extra dental appointments may do treatments from the comforts of home. The dentist will fit the person with a mouthguard-like tray and will send the patient home with a peroxide-based gel. The patient will fill the trays with the product and will wear the trays every night for several weeks. By the time the gel is gone, the person should notice improvements in their teeth color.
When you meet someone for the first time, the person’s face and mouth is probably the first thing you will notice. You do not want someone’s first impression of you to be negative due to your discolored teeth. Talk to your dentist about these treatments options and restore your beautiful smile. Make an appointment to discuss which whitening option is right for you.
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