Austin is a friendly southern city full of smiles. A big, bright smile can open doors and make impressions like little else. When someone is not confident about his or her smile, it makes life in such a town challenging. Luckily, tooth whitening services can brighten nearly any smile and give a much needed boost of confidence.
There are several reasons patients look into whitening their teeth. Age, trauma and certain medications can discolor the teeth. Genetics play a decided role in the coloration of the teeth, just as they do in the color of skin and hair. Some beverages and foods can also stain teeth. Things like blueberries and coffee are notorious for causing staining. Tobacco use will cause stains too, especially to the front teeth which are so visible when you smile.
Stained or yellowed teeth can age a person’s look. A whiter smile can take years of a face. A bright smile also exudes the look of health and vitality. The confidence that comes from a healthy and beautiful smile radiates from the inside out. Confidence is always attractive!
Special events call for that confident and attractive smile. Weddings, class reunions and job interviews are all events that call for putting your best foot forwards. However, the everyday events of life should also be given just as much attention as the special events. You should feel great about your smile each and every day.
With numerous choices of tooth whitening products in the grocery and drug store aisles, many people with stains and discoloration try these techniques first. In many cases, they do not see the results they want. Tooth whitening services administered by a dentist will provide a better result than any product available over the counter.
A dentist can offer in-office or at home whitening options. At home treatments require very little time in the dentist’s chair and are administered on the patient’s schedule. The dentist or staff will custom created trays to fit the patient’s mouth. These comfortable trays sit on the teeth and can be worn while performing everyday chores, watching tv or most any other activity.
A whitening agent is applied to the trays and then the trays are applied to the teeth. This agent is not the same as what is found in the drug store. It can only be dispensed from a dental office. This substance is safe on dental work and will not irritate the mouth or gums like may drug store options can. A couple of hours a day will give most patients the noticeable results they want within a week or two.
In-office treatments, while a bit more expensive, will give a patient a brighter smile faster. An appointment or two in the dental office can give the same results that at-home treatments take days or weeks to give. A combination of gel and light is used to remove stains. Newer technologies make issues like tooth sensitivity and irritation much more controllable.
Gaining a little extra confidence with a whiter smile is easy to do. A visit to an Austin dentist may be just the thing to improve both your look and your outlook.
