Teeth Whitening
Our goal at Merrill Smiles Dental is to assist you in achieving a smile that really sparkles. Our skilled staff specializes in teeth whitening procedures, safely and successfully brightening your teeth with the most recent, cutting-edge methods and cutting-edge equipment. Bid farewell to discolorations and stains and welcome to a more confident, happier version of yourself. With our expert teeth whitening procedures, you can rely on us to bring out your natural, brilliant white brilliance.
What is Teeth Whitening?
Tooth whitening is indeed a popular cosmetic dental procedure that can enhance the appearance of teeth by lightening their color. It’s a non-invasive method that doesn’t remove any of the tooth’s surface but rather works on the enamel’s staining and discoloration. The use of a safe whitening gel is a common approach to achieve these results.
It’s worth noting that the effectiveness and duration of tooth whitening results can vary from person to person, and as you mentioned, multiple treatments may be necessary to achieve the desired level of whiteness. Professional teeth whitening, whether done in a dental office or through take-home kits provided by a dentist, can offer more significant and longer-lasting results compared to over-the-counter products.
Our dentists will work with you to determine the right type of treatment and treatment length to achieve the smile aesthetic you desire. To learn more about professional teeth whitening and to set up your consultation at our office, please call us today (715) 536-7104
How Does it Work?
Teeth whitening is often available in both in-office and take-home systems. Professional teeth whitening can give you a noticeably whiter smile that will boost your self-esteem and help you smile with pride.
Teeth whitening is a simple, effective cosmetic dental treatment for noticeably enhancing your smile in as little as one treatment. Our professional treatments utilize a powerful yet safe whitening gel that is applied to the surface of your teeth. This gel works to lighten the appearance of stains, discoloration, and yellowing on the tooth enamel. Teeth whitening is often available in both in-office and take-home systems. Professional teeth whitening can give you a noticeably whiter smile that will boost your self-esteem and help you smile with pride. If you have ever wished that your smile were whiter and brighter, teeth whitening might be right for you. Through professional treatment, we can lighten staining and discoloration caused by various factors. Our dentists will work with you to determine the right type of treatment and treatment length to achieve the smile aesthetic you desire. To learn more about professional teeth whitening and to set up your consultation at our office, please call us today.
Maintaining your Teeth Whitening Results
To extend the longevity of newly whitened teeth, dentists are likely to recommend:
- At-home follow-up or maintenance whitening – implemented immediately or performed as infrequently as once a year.
- Avoid dark-colored foods and beverages for at least a week after whitening.
- Whenever possible, sipping dark-colored beverages with a straw.
- Practicing excellent oral hygiene – brushing and flossing after meals and at bedtime.
What Causes Teeth Staining?
Age: There is a direct correlation between tooth color and age. Over the years, teeth darken as a result of wear and tear and stain accumulation. Teenagers will likely experience immediate, dramatic results from whitening. In the twenties, as the teeth begin to show a yellow cast, whitening may require a little more effort. By the forties, the yellow gives way to brown, and more maintenance may be called for. By the fifties, the teeth had absorbed a host of stubborn stains that could prove difficult (but not impossible) to remove.
Starting color: We are all equipped with an inborn tooth color that ranges from yellow-brownish to greenish-grey, and intensifies over time. Yellow-brown is generally more responsive to bleaching than green-grey.
Translucency and thinness are also genetic traits that become more pronounced with age. While all teeth show some translucency, those that are opaque and thick have an advantage: they appear lighter in color, show more sparkle, and are responsive to bleaching. Teeth that are thinner and more transparent – most notably the front teeth – have less of the pigment that is necessary for bleaching. According to cosmetic dentists, the only issue that no teeth whitening method can fix is transparency.