If you have stains on the surfaces of the teeth, then we could help. With cosmetic dentistry, our team can remove unsightly teeth stains! In today’s blog, your team at Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO, talks about how we whiten smiles from home with our custom trays and bleaching gel!
The Causes of Your Teeth Stains
How do our teeth become so stained? Discoloration could develop for a number of different reasons. For example, when we consume foods and snacks high in sugar and starch, this provides a meal for bacteria and creates plaque buildup, which makes stains more visible. When we enjoy drinks with dark pigments, beverages like coffee, tea, red wine, and soda, this could also discolor the teeth. Tobacco use could be a factor, as could poor brushing and flossing habits and a lack of regular cleanings from our team.
When your teeth become stained, we can examine them to assess the cause and severity. Our team can then choose the best solution, which may include our take-home teeth whitening kit.
At-Home Teeth Whitening
The process starts with an initial visit to our office, so we can see if this is the best option for you. We will then take impressions of your bite, which we use to create a set of custom plastic trays that fit over your teeth. You then return home with these trays, along with multiple plastic syringes of bleaching gel. At home, you fill the trays with gel and wear them for a specific amount of time, usually about an hour a day.
After a week to ten days, your teeth could be up to eight shades brighter! The trays ensure the results are even across your smile, and prevent the gel from being diluted by saliva. You can keep the trays and any leftover gel should you need touch-ups down the road.
Keeping Your Teeth Bright
A few changes to your daily routine could also help keep your smile brighter for longer periods. Be sure you always brush and floss daily, and try to limit the amount of sugar and starch in your diet. Following drinks with dark pigments with a glass of water to rinse away particles and also be sure you avoid tobacco products. Finally, we urge you to make time to see our team for a routine checkup and cleaning visit every six months. If you have any questions about how we brighten your smile with our at-home teeth whitening kit, or if you want to get started today, then reach out now!
Schedule Your Appointment for Teeth Whitening
If you have stained teeth, then talk about cosmetic dentistry with Dr. Diana Tabakh, DDS. To schedule your appointment, please call Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO at (816) 942-7669 today.