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Tooth Whitening: Expert Help on Getting a Brighter Smile

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Have you been thinking about whitening your teeth for a brighter smile? You are not alone! The number of people who want whiter teeth may surprise you — and the options for making your smile more brilliant continue to grow as more products become available! Before becoming overwhelmed by the over-the-counter options, your best course of action is to speak with a dental professional at Chester Springs Dental, who can assist you with your teeth whitening goals and help you achieve a brighter smile more quickly! This article takes a deeper dive into this popular procedure. 

Tooth Whitening: Expert Help on Getting a Brighter Smile

People want whiter teeth, surveys show, and the American Dental Association (ADA) has some advice on how to accomplish that.

Over time, teeth can become less white due to a number of causes, including food and drink, tobacco use, age, trauma and medications.

According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, when people were asked what they most wanted to improve about their smile, the most common response was whiter teeth. Meanwhile, about 90% of patients told the American Association of Orthodontists that they also wanted tooth whitening.

Coffee, tea and red wine can all stain teeth because of intense color pigments called chromogens that attach to the enamel on the tooth’s exterior, the ADA said in a news release.

Two chemicals found in tobacco — tar and nicotine — also stain. Tar is naturally dark. Nicotine is colorless, but then turns yellowish when mixed with oxygen.

Below a tooth’s hard, white outer shell is dentin, which is softer. The enamel gets thinner with brushing and the dentin can show through as you age. A tooth can also change color because it’s been injured and creates a thicker layer of dentin.

Certain antihistamines, antipsychotics and high blood pressure medications can also darken teeth. Children who were exposed to antibiotics like tetracycline and doxycycline in utero or as a baby may have discoloration of their teeth as an adult. Chemotherapy and head and neck radiation can also darken teeth, according to the ADA.

Teeth can be whitened using products that contain hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. The bleaches break the stains into smaller pieces, which affects how the color looks.

Unfortunately, this doesn’t work on all teeth. Yellow teeth may bleach well, but those that are brown or gray may not respond as well or at all. Whitening will not work on caps, veneers, crowns or fillings. It also won’t work on injured teeth or those changed by medications, according to the ADA.

For those who seek whiter teeth, your dentist can explain your options.

All toothpastes help remove surface stains. Choose a whitening toothpaste that has earned the ADA Seal of Acceptance for stain removal. These have additional polishing agents. Unlike bleaches, these products do not change tooth color because they only remove surface stains.

In-office bleaching requires only one office visit. The dentist uses a protective gel or rubber shield to protect your gums, then applies bleach to the teeth.

You can also get an at-home, custom-made tray from your dentist and bleach your own teeth. You can then whiten your teeth at a slower pace, but still with the guidance of a dentist. This can take a few days to weeks.

Skip the frustration of teeth whitening remedies that either do not work or take too long to see results, and head to Chester Springs Dental for a brighter smile in one visit! Choosing Chester Springs Dental for professional teeth whitening means having access to experts with superior technology to achieve beautifully whiter teeth. We are here to answer any questions and book a consultation! Call today at 610-524-9530 or join our Facebook Community here!


Reference: [ https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-10-20/tooth-whitening-expert-help-on-getting-a-brighter-smile ]

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