Teeth Whitening
Green Bay, WI
 The way that your teeth look plays a major role in the quality of your smile. When they are dull and discolored, an otherwise perfect smile can be dragged down, affecting both its quality as well as your confidence. These issues can affect the way that others see you. At Bay Lakes Center for Complex Dentistry, we can give you back your beautiful bright white smile with teeth whitening.
Eliminating Discoloration with Teeth Whitening
Teeth have a naturally bright white color. However, there are many different factors that can cause them to become discolored. These factors include such things as the foods and beverages you consume, lifestyle habits like smoking and other tobacco products, certain types of medication, and even your age. Teeth whitening is a procedure that is designed to eliminate these stains from your teeth, restoring their natural, bright white beauty along with your confidence. If there significant tooth decay we may need to look at options like crowns, dental veneers, inlays and onlays, or cosmetic reconstruction.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
There are two ways in which your teeth can be professionally whitened. We can perform an in-office procedure, often referred to as chairside whitening, or provide you with whitening trays. Chairside whitening takes only one visit and about an hour of your time. First, your teeth are cleaned. Next, a lip retractor is placed in your mouth, and a protective gel is applied to your gums. We then apply the whitening agent and shine a light over your mouth. The active ingredient breaks down, forming tiny oxygen bubbles. These bubbles enter into your enamel and your dentin clinging to stains and bleaching them away. Chairside whitening can whiten your teeth several shades with visible results right away.
Your other option is whitening trays. This type of whitening allows you to brighten your smile in the comfort of your own home. Trays are created from impressions of your mouth. They are designed to hold the whitening gel against the surfaces of your teeth. They should be worn twice a day for a few hours each time or once overnight while you sleep. Depending on your needs and your goals, treatment typically takes one to two weeks, with results beginning to show in just under a week.
Can I Use Over the Counter Products?
You have most likely seen the vast array of whitening products available in the oral care section of your local supermarket. There are toothpaste, strips, gels, pens, and more. All of these products claim to brighten your smile in no time at all. However, the whitening agents in these products are relatively low, meaning that it can take several applications and several weeks to even see a minor change. They can often be useful for minor surface stains, but if you want more drastic results, professional whitening will provide you with the best results possible.
Is Teeth Whitening Safe?
Yes, teeth whitening is completely safe. It may, however, cause some sensitivity during your treatment. This sensitivity is only temporary. It can often be managed with a toothpaste designed to combat sensitivity. Once your treatment is over, the sensitivity should disappear.
Maintaining Your Smile
The results of whitening, while incredible, are not permanent. Your teeth can become stained again. There are ways to help the results last as long as possible.
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Limit foods and liquids that stain.
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Quit smoking.
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Drink plenty of water.
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Brush and floss daily.
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Have your teeth periodically touched up. |
With teeth whitening, we can restore the brightness of your smile, giving you back your confidence. Call Bay Lakes Center for Complex Dentistry at (920) 278-7678 today for more information and to find out just what teeth whitening can do for you. |
GREEN BAY (920) 278-7678
