Different Teeth Stains

Understanding the many stains that impact your teeth is crucial to choosing the best whitening procedure. There are two primary types of stains:

• Intrinsic Stains: These can be brought on by aging, certain drugs (like tetracycline), excessive fluoride use, or dental trauma. They are found inside the tooth enamel. Since intrinsic stains damage the tooth’s interior structure, they are frequently more challenging to cure.
• Extrinsic Stains:These stains are seen on the outside of teeth and are frequently brought on by food habits like smoking and drinking red wine, coffee, or tea. It is typically easier to treat extrinsic stains with professional teeth whitening.

Options for Teeth Whitening at Plano Top Dental

To meet your needs, Plano Top Dental provides a variety of teeth-whitening alternatives, including:

• In-Office Teeth Whitening: Our dental office offers this expert teeth-whitening procedure. It entails immediately applying a highly concentrated whitening gel to the teeth, subsequently activated by a laser or special light. Teeth can typically be whitened in many shades in a single session with in-office teeth whitening, offering quick and noticeable results. Usually taking one to two hours, the entire procedure is an excellent option for anyone looking for fast results.
• Take-Home Whitening Kits: We provide personalized take-home whitening kits for patients who would rather whiten their teeth at home. These kits include custom-fitted trays and a high-quality whitening gel, which is applied to the trays and placed over the teeth. While they may provide some improvement, they typically do not achieve the same level of effectiveness as professional whitening options.

Procedure Details

• Procedure for In-Office Whitening: To shield your lips and gums from the whitening solution, we will first cover them at Plano Top Dental during your in-office whitening procedure. Next, a teeth-whitening gel with hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide is used. The bleaching process can be sped up by activating the whitening chemical with a specific light. After applying the gel to the teeth for 15 to 30 minutes, the process can be repeated numerous times to get the right shade.
• Take-Home Whitening Kits: Following a comprehensive examination and consultation, we will make exact custom trays by taking impressions of your teeth. You will be given thorough instructions on filling the trays with whitening gel and wearing them for the advised hours daily. Your teeth will progressively get lighter with consistent use over a few weeks.

The advantages and disadvantages of teeth whitening

• Enhanced Appearance: Whitening teeth can dramatically improve your smile, increasing your confidence and sense of self-worth.
• Efficient and Timely: In situations requiring prompt resolution or special events, professional teeth whitening is an excellent choice because it can present instant results.
• Tailored Approach: Expert teeth-whitening procedures are designed to satisfy your specific requirements, guaranteeing the best possible outcomes.

Risks:

• Tooth Sensitivity: After teeth-whitening procedures, some patients may notice a brief increase in sensitivity. This is usually minor and goes away on its own.
• Gum Irritation: It’s essential to heed the dentist’s advice and instructions because whitening products may irritate your gums slightly.

Recovery and Outlook

You could be told to avoid foods and drinks that can discolor your teeth for at least 48 hours following your teeth whitening procedure, such as coffee, tea, red wine, and dark-colored berries. Additionally, as smoking and tobacco use can exacerbate discoloration, it is advised to abstain from them. You can keep your smile looking great and stain-free in the future by practicing good dental hygiene, which includes brushing and flossing regularly.

Professional teeth whitening results might last anywhere from a few months to a few years, depending on your oral hygiene practices and way of life. Touch-up procedures and routine dental exams might help you keep your results.

If you feel sensitive or uncomfortable after a whitening operation, please contact our office so we can provide you with more advice.