Do you want a brighter smile? If you have discoloration, then we can help with professional teeth whitening, a set you can use at home too! In today’s blog, Dr. James Stewart DDS, PC, talks about how we help smiles in Livonia, MI, shine with our take-home teeth whitening kit!
The Causes of Your Teeth Stains
What causes teeth stains to form on your smile? You could develop discoloration due to factors like poor brushing and flossing and a diet high in sugar. These factors create plaque buildup that makes discoloration more visible. When you consume beverages with dark pigments, this can also discolor your smile. This could include soda, tea, red wine, and coffee. Tobacco products could also stain your teeth. As part of your treatment, we will look closely at your smile to assess the cause and severity of your discoloration, so we can decide if our at-home teeth whitening treatment is right for you.
At-Home Teeth Whitening
With our take-home teeth whitening kit, you will stop by our office so we can take images and impressions of your teeth with digital systems, allowing us to create a set of plastic trays that fit over your teeth. We send these trays home with you, accompanied by a series of plastic syringes of bleaching gel. At home, you add the gel to the trays and wear them for a specific amount of time each day. The trays ensure the gel is spread evenly across your smile, and after a week or two of wearing these you can see smiles several shades brighter! You then keep the trays and any leftover gel should you want touch-ups in the months to come.
Keeping Teeth Shining
You can make changes to your daily routine to help your teeth stay brighter for longer periods! For example, make sure you see us every six months for a checkup and cleaning so we can remove plaque and tartar and polish your smile. At home, make time to brush and floss daily to control plaque and tartar too. You can also help by limiting your consumption of sugary foods and drinks, and about avoiding tobacco products. If you have any questions about how we diagnose and remove teeth stains, or about our take-home kit, then contact our team today. We also have cosmetic options like porcelain veneers and dental bonding that can not only mask teeth stains, but correct issues with the shape of your teeth too.
Schedule Your Whitening Visit With Dr. Stewart, DDS
With cosmetic dentistry, our team can help brighten your smile by several shades. To learn more about our treatment options, call Dr. Stewart, D.D.S., P.C. in Livonia, MI at 734-425-4400.