Over time, your teeth’s natural whiteness can fade or become discolored as a result of diet, personal habits, and simply getting older. Fortunately, the teeth whitening procedures we offer here at Sarasota Go 2 Dental can restore your smile’s brilliance and make you feel more confident in the eyes of others.
A bright smile shows off a healthy mouth and teeth, making you seem more open to people when you speak with them. It also makes you look younger, which can boost your confidence and self-esteem.
Having yellow, stained or discolored teeth can be embarrassing and affect your self-esteem. The good news is that professional whitening treatments can lighten your teeth up to 10 shades and eliminate stains caused by smoking, coffee, tea, red wine, soda and other foods and drinks.
Your dentist can offer many options for whitening your teeth, including in-office procedures and take-home kits. In-office whitening is typically faster and can provide immediate results, while take-home kits will generally whiten your teeth more gradually over a period of weeks.
To ensure a smooth, even whitening process, your teeth should be thoroughly cleaned by a dentist before you start the procedure. Any buildup of plaque, bacteria or debris will prevent your teeth from whitening evenly and can cause blotchy or spotty results.
There are a few things you can do to maintain your whitening results between appointments, including avoiding foods and drinks that stain, flossing daily and regularly visiting your dentist for cleanings and check-ups. Keeping up with these steps will help to prolong the life of your teeth whitening treatment and keep your smile looking bright.
Professional teeth whitening is the best option for restoring your smile’s brightness. It’s safe, effective and can give you a dramatic transformation in your appearance.
When choosing the right whitening solution for your needs, your dentist will talk with you about the shade range and level of whitening you want. This will allow you to choose a white that complements your lip color, skin tone and hair color while still looking natural.
Your dentist will also discuss how long you should wait between whitening sessions and whether or not you should consider a touch-up. If you decide to go for a touch-up, your dentist will prepare custom bleaching trays that are fitted to your teeth and supply you with a professional whitening kit to use at home.
You’ll be asked to wear these trays for at least one hour a day for several weeks. This can be a great way to get the most out of your whitening results and will be less costly than laser whitening.
Depending on the type of whitening treatment you choose, your results can last for up to five years or more. However, if you smoke or consume a lot of coffee, tea, or red wine, your teeth may need to be whitened more frequently in order to maintain their brightness.