We all want a healthy smile and do our best to maintain it, but good hygiene habits alone can't do much against stubborn stains. It's these stains that can keep our smile from looking as bright as possible.
Teeth whitening by your dentist can often accomplish better and quicker results than over-the-counter whitening treatments. Learn more about how teeth whitening can restore your smile by contacting your Apple Valley, CA, dentists of Apple Valley Dental also serving Helendale, CA.
Professional Whitening
Over-the-counter whitening products typically use the same bleaching agents used by your dentist, but they are a much lesser concentration than those used in the office. This is because a higher concentration can damage your gums outside the professional setting of your dentist's office. Beyond safety, an in-office whitening treatment can also achieve faster results, which can be as much as 8 shades whiter in just an hour.
Alternatively, if you desire the convenience of at-home whitening but with the supervision and guidance from your dentist, then take-home trays may be for you. With this method, your doctor takes an impression of your smile to make custom trays. You then fill them with the prescribed whitening gel and wear them for about one hour at a time.
Teeth Whitening in Apple Valley, CA, and Helendale, CA
Teeth whitening can radically transform your smile but it is not without its limitations. Teeth that are stained by injuries or normal wear due to age cannot be treated by whitening alone, as the discoloration is often due to the dentin that's become more visible, which is beneath the outer layer of the tooth. Stained teeth due to medications are also not a candidate for teeth whitening. Teeth with stains brought on by colorful foods and drinks are the ones that will see the best results.
Schedule a consultation today with the professionals of Apple Valley Dental in Apple Valley, CA, also serving Helendale, CA, by dialing (760) 247-6007