Before clicking a picture with your best friend, do you suddenly remember about your not-so-white teeth? The shade of your teeth can affect your self-esteem remarkably. It is surprising how bleaching your teeth can bring a drastic change in your smile. Although less popular, professional tray whitening is more beneficial than widely advertised whitening strips. Professional teeth whitening is offered with at-home services by applying a whitening gel to customized trays placed over teeth by the patient. Dr. Kris O'Neill from O'Neill Family Dentistry suggests you talk to your dentist in Columbia, SC, regarding whether teeth whitening is right for you.
Before you are cleared for at-home teeth whitening, the dentist evaluates the patient's teeth and oral tissues. In some patients who have stained teeth due to other systemic diseases, teeth whitening will not be beneficial. Teeth whitening can lighten your teeth up to eight shades. One of the most, in-demand cosmetic service in Columbia, SC, is teeth whitening.
Take-home whitening is an effective way to bleach your teeth. The dentist records the mouth measurements of the patient and sends them to the lab. The lab prepares customized trays on which the whitening gel is applied and placed over the teeth. The gel should be in contact with the teeth for the desired time. The results of teeth whitening are not permanent, making it all the more important to give proper care to your bleached teeth. Brush and floss your teeth as usual. Stay away from colored drinks and foods that can stain your teeth.
Whitening strips, on the other end, contain a weak concentration of whitening gels. The contact with the tooth surface is also not as extensive as customized trays, leading to poor outcomes. Strips can be a cheap option but the changes will be negligible even after using them for several months.
To know more about professional teeth whitening in Columbia, SC, schedule an appointment with Dr. Kris O'Neill from O'Neill Family dentistry by calling at (803) 988-1070 today.