A good and attractive smile takes all the factors regarding your teeth, gums, and whole dental configuration. When it comes to your teeth, the color, size, and shape affect your smile. Your teeth’ color determines the quality of your smile. White, bright, shiny teeth give an attractive smile that you can’t compare with stained or discolored teeth. For that reason, New York teeth whitening specialist Kenn Kakosian, DDS Ph.D., is here to give a solution. Let’s find out what it entails.
What is teeth whitening?
It is a dental procedure to enhance your smile appearance using medically proven bleaching solutions.
Usually, teeth whitening uses a hydrogen peroxide gel or a product with the same properties to destroy the stain molecules in your tooth enamel. The chemical agent combines with oxygen to form oxidation that causes the stains to be less visible, making them whiter.
What causes teeth discoloration?
Teeth discoloration occurs due to different factors, including intrinsic and extrinsic stains.
Intrinsic stains
These are stains that reach the inside of your tooth enamel. Intrinsic stains may occur from taking certain medications such as tetracycline or a mouth injury causing damage to your teeth.
Extrinsic stains
They form on the outside of the tooth enamel. Extrinsic stains commonly occur due to the natural aging process. Other causes include food and beverages causing stains such as coffee, tomato sauce, berries, red wine, or tobacco use.
Poor oral hygiene is also a primary cause of teeth discoloration.
What are the different types of teeth whitening?
There are several teeth whitening techniques available at DentAlign NYC, including
- In-office teeth whitening
It involves an outpatient procedure to brighten your teeth that occurs within an hour. The treatment whitens your teeth up to eight shades brighter within a single session.
The procedure takes place by your provider applying a whitening solution to your teeth and giving them time to settle in. Then, expose your teeth to a special light to enhance a chemical reaction, stimulating teeth whitening. Your provider repeats the steps severally to achieve your desired results.
- Take-home teeth whitening trays
When you are not ready for an in-office teeth whitening, take-home teeth whitening trays can also work to whiten your smile. The treatment consists of a kit with two custom mouthpieces and a bottle of teeth-whitening solution.
You put the whitening solution on the trays and wear them for some hours during your most convenient time. This teeth whitening method is safe and affordable; however, it does not result immediately.
How can you make your teeth whitening results last longer?
Typically teeth whitening results may last for about four to six months; however, you can extend the results. It is possible through the following activities.
- Brushing your teeth twice daily
- Wearing a mouthguard while in sports activities
- Regular oral exam and professional teeth cleaning every six months
- Avoiding stain-causing foods and beverages
- Quitting tobacco smoking
Teeth whitening is a procedure to brighten your teeth to several shades whiter using a whitening chemical solution. The teeth whitening treatments at DentAlign NYC are safe and provide excellent results. Your provider also gives you valuable tips on how to extend your smile results. Achieve a brighter smile instantly; call DentAlign NYC today for a consultation.