Have you noticed that your teeth aren’t as vibrant as they once were? Is your daily coffee starting to stain your pearly whites? If you’ve noticed that your teeth look dull or stained, your team at Fort Bliss Family Dentistry in Texas has an easy and safe way to help remove this discoloration and renew your confidence. In today’s blog, we’re here to talk about the benefits of a professional teeth whitening service.
Intrinsic Vs Extrinsic Stains
Before getting started with a cosmetic treatment, you first need to understand what caused the discoloration on your teeth. In many cases, discoloration on your pearly whites can be caused by external factors. Popular beverages like tea, soda, and coffee have ingredients in them that stain your teeth, which gives them a yellow tint. While this does not mean you have poor oral hygiene, it can decrease your confidence and make your smile appear less vibrant. In other situations, the discoloration on a tooth could be caused by intrinsic factors. Overuse of fluoride can cause white blemishes to appear, or trauma to a tooth can lead to a yellow, purple, or brown spot. Unfortunately, these types of discoloration cannot be removed with a whitening treatment because they are below the enamel. Intrinsic stains will instead need to be concealed with other options, like bonding, veneers, or crowns.
Whiten Your Teeth At Home
We know that all patients have unique needs, which is why we offer a variety of services to meet your goals. Our teeth whitening treatment can be completed in the comfort of your own home, so you can spend less time at the dentist office. You will wear your custom trays and whitening solution every day for a few hours, as instructed by your dentist. In about one to two weeks, you will be able to see a visible change in the appearance of your smile. This convenient treatment option may be more effective than store bought products because they are tailored to your specific needs.
Alternative Options For Stubborn Stains
As we mentioned earlier, some types of discoloration may be caused by intrinsic factors. If your teeth have yellowed due to aging or injuries, a traditional whitening treatment may not yield the results you are looking for. Instead, options like veneers or cosmetic bonding may be a more effective way to meet your needs. With cosmetic bonding, composite resin is added to blemishes like stubborn stains, chips, and imperfectly shaped teeth. This process is minimally invasive and can be completed in just one appointment in many cases.
Schedule Your Appointment Today
Our cosmetic treatments can help you improve the look of stains and blemishes on your pearly whites. To learn more, call Fort Bliss Family Dentistry in Fort Bliss, TX, today at 915-895-3678.
