Teeth Whitening & Oral Health Blog

Discolored teeth are common because naturally white teeth are both impossible and very hard to maintain. Discolored teeth have many causes as well as many solution options. It is almost impossible to deal with deeply stained and discolored teeth by toothpaste and mouthwash alone, and those who want a brighter, whiter smile may have to go other routes in teeth whitening to fix discolored teeth. It is important to know several things about teeth whitening for discolored teeth, including what causes the discolorations, your options for teeth whitening, and how a professional can help you before you begin a whitening process.

Causes
There are several causes of discoloration in the teeth. Often however it is due to one of a few things. Dental hygiene, tobacco use, and coffee are probably the most common causes of tooth discoloration. Dental hygiene is a big one because if teeth aren’t properly taken care of, the enamel can be damaged or the discoloration could be much worse as a result. There are several other foods that cause discoloration either directly or indirectly. Blueberries, red wine, dark juices, soy sauce, sodas, and even an excess of iron can directly cause teeth discoloration. Acidic foods or carbonated beverages cause discoloration in an indirect way by causing enamel damage and allowing the next layer down to become more discolored as a result.

Options
Your options for teeth whitening to fix discolored teeth are varied and plentiful. There are a wide range of professional dentist procedures, including laser light whitening, acid or abrasive cleaning, and bleaching or chemical cleaning. These procedures are usually much more expensive than at-home versions, but give a bigger result in a smaller time, and offer immediate results for those who want a brighter smile quickly. There are also a wide range of at-home teeth whitening procedures to correct discolored teeth. These include entire bleaching kits with either pre-filled or moldable, reusable mouth trays and chemical solutions, teeth whitening brush-on solution or whitening pens, and teeth whitening strips. There are also at-home teeth whiteners, such as the Whiter Smile Premium Home Whitening Kit, that are the light form and combine with whitening solutions to create whiter teeth with a more professional quality.

Professional First?
If you believe that your teeth might be in bad condition or damaged in some way, it may be a good idea to visit with a professional dentist before you begin a teeth whitening procedure. A dentist will be able to make sure your teeth and gums are in good condition and recommend which type of at-home treatment if any you should use. Sometimes if your teeth or gums are damaged or unhealthy, your dentist can either recommend that you do not use teeth whitening procedures or allow them to do them safely, possibly even recommend a milder alternative. The risks of teeth whitening include gum irritation, multi-colored teeth, and increased sensitivity, so your dentist may be able to help talk to you about those and what you can do to improve or avoid those risks. And of course, he or she can give you a professional teeth whitening procedure if you so choose.

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So maybe you have a very important event or date coming up that you need to be at and you want to improve your smile and fast. Chances are you’ve heard of the several different ways you can get whiter teeth – at home treatments, in-office dental procedures, eating the right foods, etc, but you have no idea which ones will work, much less which ones will work quickly. There are several methods that you can choose from to get results fast, including veneers, laser teeth whitening, whitening strips, and at-home kits.

Veneers
Veneers are an in-office procedure that produces immediate results because the patient’s teeth are actually covered over with enamel-like composite to form a false front of white. Veneers are quite expensive to have done because they can only be done at a dentist’s office. However, for those who want immediate results and have the money to spare, veneers are a relatively painless and quite easy procedure that last for a very long time, and unlike real tooth enamel, will not stain easily if at all. Veneers can be put on or taken off at any time, as well.

Laser Teeth Whitening
Laser teeth whitening is another in-office procedure that is done by professionals because using a laser on teeth or any part of the body takes training and professional skill. This procedure is also very expensive because the equipment used is quite expensive to own and operate. The laser light works with bleaching or peroxide solutions to brighten and whiten the smile. Depending on the amount of discoloration, your teeth will look noticeably whiter in one session, and some people only require one session to get the white teeth they are looking for quickly.

Whitening Strips
Whitening strips are an at-home teeth whitening treatment that can be very effective, though they take considerably longer than in-office treatments. Because the solution used for whitening strips is generally much milder than the ones used in dentists’ offices, results can take up to three weeks for these strips. However, considering the amount of time it takes whitening toothpastes and mouth washes to show results (typically at least 12 weeks) whitening strips are very much quick-result treatments. They are also considerably cheaper than in-office cosmetic dentistry procedures, which gives them an added advantage over in-office procedures. The strongest whitestrips on the market are Crest Whitestrips Supreme.

At-Home Kits
There are other at-home kits that are a sort of blend between in-office procedures and whitening strips. These kits usually contain mouth trays with solution to squeeze into the trays and then you wear the mouth tray for a certain amount of time a few times a week. These kits come with some risks, like irritated gums and sensitivity, but usually with a smaller amount of solution these go away. They are also much cheaper than in-office procedures and can show results in as little as one week, but usually no later than four weeks. Mouth trays that come with these kits can be silicone or heat sink/thermoforming, meaning they are heated and then bitten into to form around your teeth. A good choice are the Whiter Smile Premium Home Whitening Kits.

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