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Teeth Whitening and How it Works

Unlike porcelain veneers, your natural tooth is porous and can collect stains from the foods you eat and drink.   Stained teeth make your teeth look dirty and old.  These stains can be removed by teeth whitening systems we offer in our office.  Whiter teeth can make you look younger and feel more confident.

There are two types of stains on teeth, superficial and inherent. Superficial stains are the ones that are caused by food, drink and lifestyle. They are generally yellow in nature and respond well to whitening systems. Inherent tooth stains are internal and could be caused from things our bodies absorb such as minerals, fluoride and antibiotics and don’t usually respond well to external whitening systems. For those cases, we offer porcelain veneers.

The types of whitening systems we recommend in our office are:

• Custom whitening trays with Zoom whitening gel.

We will take an impression of your teeth which we make into a stone mold and create custom trays that fit your teeth perfectly, allowing for maximum whitening results. The trays are reusable and refill packs of the gel can be purchased at our office.

• Porcelain veneers are like a thin, tooth colored contact lens that fits over your natural tooth. This is a good option for people who not only wish to whiten, but also to straighten or reshape their teeth and achieve their dream smile. Veneers, if cared for properly, can last a lifetime.  Veneers never have to be whitened.

Call our office today and set up an appointment to determine what method will work best for you.  The smile you have always wanted is within reach.

 Posted on: Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 10:28 am
 Cosmetic Dentistry.
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