The Truth About Teeth Whitening: Is It REALLY Effective?

Miami Beach teeth whitening

Have you noticed the color of your teeth starting to change? Are your teeth becoming yellow? Our teeth
may suffer from discoloration due to our lifestyle choices like having tea, coffee, red wine or tobacco. Teeth can also become dark or turn yellow naturally as we get older. You may need a professional teeth whitening? 

Teeth whitening is a common and relatively inexpensive cosmetic dental procedure that can improve the appearance of your discolored teeth fast. This type of cosmetic dentistry can give you that extra sparkle and confidence boost, so that you keep smiling, every day. The safest and also the most effective dental whitening treatment is done in-office by a cosmetic dentist. While over-the-counter treatments can also work, they are less effective, riskier, and can cause uneven whitening. 

HOW IT WORKS? 

Teeth whitening involves bleaching the teeth to lighten their color. The treatment is safe, fast and effective. Professional whitening procedures use stronger chemicals that can whiten the surface of the teeth and the enamel underneath giving you better, longer lasting results than the home kits. Your teeth are semi-permeable, and the whitening treatment uses safe chemicals, such as carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide to permeate into the tooth enamel and break up stains into less concentrated colors.  

CHECK YOURSELF 

Before you decide to commit to a whitening session, it is recommended that you examine yourself to
see if you really need a whitening treatment. If you check your teeth and find that you have any of these problems then you may be a good candidate for a professional teeth whitening: 

• Darkened teeth 
• Age spots 
• Yellow or orange spots (caused by coffee, tea, or other foods, and smoking) 
• Grey teeth 

Dental teeth whitening is not recommended for everyone, particularly if you are experiencing the following: 

• Overly-sensitive teeth 
• Gum or mouth disease (periodontal disease and/or oral cancer) 
• With worn tooth enamel 
• Tooth decay 
• Excessive plaque buildup 
• Missing teeth 

If you suffer from any of these problems, please call our office to schedule an appointment to get these issues resolved first.  

Miami Beach teeth whitening

 

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT DURING A TEETH WHITENING? 

During a teeth whitening session done in our office, we will first create molds of your top and bottom teeth. These are used to make customized trays, like a mouthguard, that fit over your teeth. Then, your we will choose the best teeth bleaching method available for your specific case. 

Fast in-office power bleaching is also done in the office.  We will cover your gums and then apply the bleaching agent to the teeth. After that, an ultraviolet light is shone to activate the whitening agents. This typically takes about 60 minutes, and often only requires one treatment to get great results.

 

Another option that we offer is a professional take home whitening kit. These include custom-made tray that can be worn comfortably while you are awake or sleeping. This tray is so thin that you should even be able to talk and work while wearing it. We can provide you with the whitening agents to whiten at home or touch up the professional whitening in the office so that the results can last longer. 

Another option to extend the results of your teeth whitening is to use whitening toothpastes which contain mild abrasives which scrub the teeth removing surface stains to make them whiter. This will help you maintain your bright smile longer. 

 

CONCLUSION 

The truth is, you have so many options today with regards to in-home teeth whitening products. The way to get faster and more predictable results is to get it done by a professional. If you are not sure, you owe it to yourself to get at least a consult first. At home teeth whitening kits often cause uneven results and can even damage your teeth or make the discoloration even worse.  

Miami Beach dentist, Dr. Mereos, and the Precious Smiles team look forward to meeting with you and developing a plan tailored to meet your individual needs. “We take pride in helping our patients achieve the best results in the least amount of time possible.”

Precious Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry Center -Miami Beach
https://www.precioussmiles.com
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(305) 532-9114
1315 Alton Rd.
Miami Beach, Fl 33139
Dr. Mereos is a Miami dentist that serves, Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, North Miami Beach, and North Miami dentist in Miami

You can make an appointment with our cosmetic dentist by calling our friendly staff at (305) 532-9114 or by visiting http://www.precioussmiles.com. Please don't hesitate to contact Precious Smiles if you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, veneers, Invisalign, tooth whitening, or dental implants.