If you want a smile that people will notice and love, then teeth whitening may be the right choice for you. Your teeth are one of the first things that people notice about you. They can make or break your smile and leave a lasting impression. In this article, we’ll be covering what teeth whitening is all about, how it works, and why it’s so important to have a bright smile.
Teeth whitening is a procedure to remove stains from teeth so they are whiter. There can be many different reasons for teeth staining, but the most common reason is smoking and drinking coffee or tea. Teeth naturally darken as we age because microscopic particles of food stick between teeth and on our teeth’s enamel (the protective outer coating of teeth). Teeth are made up of four layers, the enamel being the outermost layer and is what gives teeth their colouration. These stains on your enamel can be removed with teeth whitening.
There are two teeth whitening services offered at King Street Dental: take-home and in-chair. Both work great, and achieve the same result of having a brighter, whiter smile! There are some differences in the method and time scale of these two techniques.
In-Chair Teeth Whitening
In-chair teeth whitening is done right in our office and takes about an hour. It is a more powerful teeth whitening that uses a whitening gel that is applied to the teeth. This gel is hit with an LED light for four 15 minute segments. The teeth are then polished in the office, leaving your teeth several shades whiter after just one visit! You can choose to come back for further whitening sessions if you want an even brighter smile!
Take Home Teeth Whitening
Take-home teeth whitening kits are available with custom trays which are made at King Street Dental. The teeth whitening solution is activated by mixing your whitening gel with a peroxide activator, which you’ll also receive in the kit. Be sure to brush teeth thoroughly before applying and always use up all of the teeth-whitening solution that came with the kit because it will affect how the teeth whitening works. Once teeth are thoroughly brushed and gel applied, place the custom trays over teeth for half an hour to an hour each day to let teeth absorb the whitening solution. The teeth-whitening formula used reduces sensitivity and helps protect your enamel.
Take-home teeth whitening kits can be used when and where you want, making it a convenient option.
In order to determine the suitability of this treatment, a consultation is essential before undergoing teeth whitening which may not be suitable for you if you experience teeth sensitivity, have severely discoloured teeth, or are a smoker. The initial appointment will also provide you with an expected level of progress and will determine which teeth whitening option is best suited for you.
If you’re looking for the quickest and easiest way to improve your smile, an in-chair or take-home teeth-whitening from King Street Dental is an excellent option. Whilst teeth whitening helps to achieve whiter teeth, it can also help to boost self-confidence and allow you to have a more open and friendly smile.
If you have any questions about teeth whitening or would like to schedule an appointment for teeth whitening, then contact your local dental clinic today.