With our holistic approach to treatment, our team can take on discolored teeth and help smiles shine. We have in-office and at-home teeth whitening treatment options to remove unsightly discoloration. In today’s blog, your Lake Orion, MI, dentist discusses how we help brighten your smile and how we choose which option will be right for you!
Teeth Stains
How do our teeth develop unsightly stains? Discoloration could be due to plaque buildup, a complication caused by issues like poor brushing and flossing combined with a diet high in sugar and starch. The buildup makes stains more visible and could increase the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. If you consume beverages with dark pigments, such as tea, red wine, soda, and coffee, this could also discolor your teeth. The use of tobacco products is always a factor, even vaping. As part of your treatment, we will examine your smile to assess the cause and severity of your teeth stains, which enables us to choose which teeth whitening option is best for you!
Whitening at Home
For people with more substantial teeth stains, we may recommend our at-home teeth whitening kit. The procedure starts with an initial office visit, so our team can take detailed images and impressions of your bite to design and craft a custom set of plastic trays, which fit over your teeth. We then send these trays home with you, accompanied by several plastic syringes containing a powerful bleaching gel. When you get home, each day you will add gel to the trays and wear them for a specific amount of time, usually about an hour. After a week to ten days, you could have a smile that is several shades brighter, up to eight in some cases!
Removing Stains in-Office
If you have a first date, job interview, or special event on the horizon, you may need results in less than a week. With our in-office teeth whitening treatment, we can provide a brighter smile in as little as one to two hours. The process is simple. Our team will provide a protective covering for your lips and gums, and then apply a powerful bleaching gel to the teeth. We next use a light to activate the gel, which begins breaking up and removing teeth stains. Our team can repeat the process as needed to ensure a brighter smile!
If you have any questions about teeth whitening, then contact our team today to learn more.
Whiten Your Teeth With Lake Orion Family Dentistry
Our team is ready to treat discoloration and help your smile shine. To find out more about our holistic cosmetic treatments, or to schedule an appointment, call Lake Orion Family Dentistry in Lake Orion, MI at (248)693-6213.
