When you have unsightly stains on the surfaces of your teeth, we want to help with cosmetic dentistry. We have a take-home whitening kit that can brighten smiles by multiple shades in some cases! In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about our approach to teeth whitening.

The Causes of Teeth Stains

What causes unsightly discoloration to form on the surfaces of our teeth? For some, this could be due to drinks with dark pigments, such as coffee, soda, red wine, and tea. For others, foods high in sugar and starch feed harmful bacteria to create plaque buildup that makes stains more visible. Lack of proper brushing and flossing could also contribute to plaque buildup. As part of your treatment, we will examine your smile to assess the cause and severity of your teeth stains, so we know which whitening treatment is best for you.

Whitening Your Smile at Home

We have an at-home option that can whiten your teeth by several shades, sometimes as many as eight! This is often recommended for more severe discoloration. You will stop by our office just long enough for our team to take an impression of your bite, which we use to design and craft a custom set of plastic trays. You take these trays and a powerful bleaching gel home with you. At home, you fill the trays with gel and wear them for the amount of time we have specified, usually 30 to 45 minutes a day. After one to two weeks, you can see potential results. The trays and any remaining gel are then yours to use for touch-ups in the months to come.

Keeping Your Teeth Shining

You can also take action to help your new results last. For example, drink more water instead of beverages with dark pigments or follow them up with a glass of water. Reduce your consumption of sugar and starch in your diet, and make time to brush twice a day for two minutes and floss every evening. You should see our team for a checkup and cleaning every six months too, so we can remove plaque and tartar buildup and polish your smile. If you have permanent teeth stains, we could discuss masking them with bonding or even porcelain veneers.

If you have any questions about our teeth whitening treatment, or if you want to learn more about our other cosmetic treatments, then contact our team today to find out more. We want to help you smile with confidence and enjoy teeth that truly shine!

SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT FOR TEETH WHITENING

If you want to learn more about our cosmetic treatment options, then call Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO, today at (816)942-7669.