If you’re someone who is unhappy with the color of your smile, you know how much of an impact of it can have on your self-confidence. The difficulty of projecting your best self when you’re overly-conscious about your teeth.
Thankfully, it’s easy to get your smile to really shine with professional teeth whitening, a treatment that can make dramatic changes to the color of your teeth within as little as one appointment. If you’re near Jacksonville, give the team here at Carlson Dental Group a call and we’ll be happy to show you what this treatment can do.
Teeth whitening is a great treatment for anyone who is unhappy with the color of their smile for one reason or another. There are plenty of ways that you could start to see your teeth yellow, either due to stains on their surface or changes to the structure of the tooth. In any case, professional teeth whitening can give you a smile up to eight shades brighter than it was before.
Teeth whitening is done by applying a specialized gel onto the teeth, one typically consisting of a hydrogen peroxide solution. This substance lifts stains from the surface of the enamel.
There are two varieties of teeth whitening: in-office and take-home. Both are capable of producing incredible results, and which one you choose ultimately comes down to your personal preference.
Take-home teeth whitening involves the use of customized trays that allow the even application of the whitening solution. Whitening gel is put into these trays and applied to the teeth, allowing for an even distribution across your smile. After about 2 weeks of consistent use, you’ll have a smile that you can take true pride in.
In-office teeth whitening will be administered by us, allowing us to use a stronger whitening solution than in the case of take-home whitening. We will be able to carefully apply the whitening solution directly onto the teeth, allowing us to complete the treatment in just a single appointment.
Once you’ve invested in teeth whitening, you’ll probably want to do what you can to make your brand-new smile stick around. First, you may want to avoid any foods and beverages that could potentially discolor the teeth, like coffee and red wine. You should also be sure to improve your dental hygiene, as frequent brushing and flossing will go a long way to your smile white.
You could also see us for a regular touch-up as needed. If you have any questions about what we can do to make or keep your smile bright, give us a call and we’ll bring you in for a consultation.