Factors like smoking, diet, aging, and even pregnancy can cause your teeth to lose their natural whiteness — but with cosmetic dentistry in Lebanon, IN, restoring your smile has never been easier. At our Lebanon dental office, we offer modern, cost-effective cosmetic dental treatments designed to bring back your bright, confident smile right here in the community you call home.
We care about the cost and convenience of your teeth-whitening experience. This is why we use the Ultradent brand take-home kit for teeth whitening. With Ultradent, you will receive all of the benefits of professional teeth whitening without needing to spend time in the dental chair.
What’s Included In My Teeth Whitening Kit?
The procedure involves teeth-whitening trays designed to fit comfortably in your mouth. The trays are custom-fit, which means the whitening treatment will be more effective than a regular take-home kit. We will give you instructions on how to get the best results when using it.
What Does Teeth Whitening Treat?
If you often drink any type of drink that has a strongly pigmented color, like juice, soda, coffee, or tea, then your teeth might become discolored over time. This would be a good reason to have your teeth whitened. These kinds of stains are not the kinds of stains that are easily brushed off; they accrue over time.
Tobacco staining is similar. Tobacco stains teeth semi-permanently, and needs whitening treatment to be removed. We recommend that if you notice staining, especially from tobacco, come in quickly to get it treated.
Teeth whitening may not treat dark spots left from cavities or injuries, however. For spots like that, we recommend pursuing veneers instead. You can always ask Dr. Tosh if whitening will address your cosmetic concern.
How To Keep Your Teeth White
You may be wondering how to keep your teeth white if you have had recent teeth whitening or to keep the beautiful pearly whites that you’ve always had.
Here are some tips to keep your teeth white and healthy:
- Avoid sodas, especially ones with lots of artificial coloring. If you do have soda, be sure to brush within a couple of hours of drinking it.
- Seek help for tobacco use. Tobacco stains can be the most difficult to treat.
- Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. You can ask our office for recommendations on whitening kinds of toothpaste specifically.
- Floss once a day. Flossing helps prevent cavities and discoloration between teeth.
- Visit the dentist for regular cleanings! These clean hard-to-reach areas and remove plaque, which can contribute to discoloration.
As long as you are taking care of your oral health and being sure to avoid staining drinks, you are doing everything in your power to prevent tooth stains.
You should note that not all discoloration can be prevented, especially the discoloration that occurs due to aging or pregnancy. Even the healthiest of lifestyles may result in some staining. Thankfully, teeth whitening can fix most kinds of teeth staining.
Why Whiten Your Teeth?
The benefits of teeth whitening often go deeper than just having a white smile. Whiter teeth make you look younger and healthier, which can make a difference in your social or professional life. Let us help you prep for that big job interview or your next class reunion. You’ll be smiling more and brightening everyone’s day!
Our teeth-whitening process is also very simple and cost-effective. No longer do you need to sit in a dental chair to whiten your teeth, but instead you can do it in the comfort of your own home. Turn on your favorite show and whiten your teeth for a couple of minutes as you relax for the night, or do it before you leave for work to feel confident in your appearance for the day.
Start Take-Home Teeth Whitening Treatments Now!
Ask about take-home teeth whitening at your next appointment, or email us today to schedule a consultation! We will help you to get that pearly white smile!