Brightening Your Smile Is Easy!

IS YOUR SMILE AS WHITE as it used to be? Even good oral hygiene won’t prevent tooth discoloration forever. While daily brushing and flossing help keep your teeth clean and healthy, it’s normal to feel like your smile is lacking some sparkle as you get older. If you’re looking to bring that sparkle back, cosmetic tooth whitening may be the answer!

Teeth Change Color Over Time

Here are some reasons our teeth may be a bit more discolored than we’d like:
Food and Drink: Coffee, tea, red wine, and cola are all drinks with strong color pigments that easily attach to enamel, the outer part of the tooth.
Age: Over time, tooth enamel gets thinner, allowing the more yellow dentin to show through.
Tobacco Use: The tar in tobacco is naturally dark, and nicotine, when mixed with oxygen in the air, turns into a yellow surface-staining substance.

Tooth Whitening Is A Simple Process

Whitening agents use hydrogen peroxide in one form or another to brighten your smile. Hydrogen peroxide acts as a strong bleaching agent that breaks up deep stains into smaller pieces, making the color less concentrated and your teeth brighter. It’s that simple!

There Are Whitening Options For Everyone

In-office bleaching is done at the dentist’s office and is a fast, effective way to whiten your teeth. You can usually get your whitening done in one to three visits, depending on the method used and the severity of tooth discoloration.

When you come in to get your teeth whitened, a substance is applied to cover and protect your gums. The whitening gel is then applied directly to the tooth surface. This gel is then activated, usually by a laser light, enhancing the action of the whitening agent. These professional tools produce the fastest tooth-whitening results.

At-home bleaching is another option! Many use at-home whitening kits to supplement their in-office whitening treatments. Ask us about our at-home whitening kits after your in-office whitening procedure to keep your newly white smile sparkling!

Over-the-counter whitening kits are also widely available for home use. These provide trays to hold whitening gel or whitening strips that stick to your teeth. Over-the-counter products contain a weaker whitening agent than the products you can get from your dentist and as a result, require a longer treatment period. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions when using at-home products and always follow package directions.

Whitening toothpaste is another simple option for those who want a whiter smile! Whitening toothpastes contain abrasives that remove stains on the enamel, helping your teeth stay clean and bright.

Put The Shine Back In Your Smile!

Whitening procedures are a fast and simple way to boost your confidence and brighten your smile. And getting that white, sparkly smile you’ve always wanted has never been easier. Give us a call or stop by. We’d love to discuss what whitening options would be best for you and your teeth!  Here is a link to our website that has more information on our whitening options: Whitening Options at My Family Dentist

Thank you for placing your trust in our practice!

*Image by Flickr user mark sebastian used under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Image cropped and modified from original. The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.

Whitening Options at our office!

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Our smile is important, it's one of the first things you notice when you meet someone. A whiter, brighter smile is beautiful - it can help you feel better about yourself and make a memorable impression. Today there are a variety of products and procedures available to help you improve the color of your teeth. We offer ready to go pre-filled disposable whitening products, custom made take home whitening trays and even whitening procedures that are done in our office with one visit.
Our most popular teeth whitening option is a new in-office teeth whitening product called Sinsational Smile. It's a quick, comfortable and affordable way to whiten your teeth. It only takes 20 minutes, yet can take years off your appearance. We can help you achieve a whiter smile and a more confident you! We have seen great results for many with this whitening product. Schedule your cleaning the same day for even better results and take advantage of 20.00 off of the already low price of 120.00! Now you can have the bright smile you have always wanted! For more information on this whitening procedure, please visit:http://www.sinsationalsmile.com/how-it-works.html

Opalescence Go Tréswhite Supreme features innovative, preloaded whitening trays that fit comfortably over your teeth. The trays are discrete and disposable, making it easy to whiten on the go. An affordable option, with a wear-time of just 15-20 minutes once a day. Opalescence Treswhite Supreme contains 15% hydrogen peroxide and is stronger than supermarket teeth whiteners. Because of its prescription-strength formula, Opalescence Treswhite Supreme offers noticeable results in about a week. Opalescence Go is the professional alternative to over-the-counter whitening options. It's a simple, fast, and great-tasting way to start a whitening treatment or for whitening touch-ups. With no impressions or custom trays necessary, Opalescence Go is ready to use right out of the package! For more information on this whitening procedure, please visit: http://www.opalescence.com/en-us/which-one-is-right-for-me.aspx

Opalescence Take Home Whitening Gels are delivered via customized bleaching tray. We will create this tray from an alginate impression of your mouth; this customization is part of why Opalescence Take Home Whitening Gels are so effective. The prescription-strength Opalescence Take Home Whitening Gels are 20%PF carbamide peroxide. The sticky, viscous gel won´t migrate to gums, and include Potassium Fluoride (PF), which helps to improve oral health by strengthening enamel, decreasing sensitivity, and offering increased cavity prevention. Opalescence Take Home Whitening Gels can provide results after just one night, though expect to see results in about a week. For more information on this whitening procedure, please visit: http://www.opalescence.com/en-us/take-home.aspx

Soft transparent trays are filled with whitening gel	The trays fit tightly over your teeth and are worn for the prescribed time
The transparent trays can be worn overnight or during the day	Within the first treatment you should notice results that will continue to improve with additional use

For a brighter, whiter smile without the wait, opt for Opalescence Boost. An in-office, chemically activated whitening treatment that offers results in about an hour. Opalescence Boost features a unique, chemically activated formula that allows us to whiten your teeth without the sometimes bothersome ultraviolet rays of a light used in Zoom Whitening. Opalescence Boost also contains potassium nitrate and fluoride, which help to improve oral health by strengthening enamel, decreasing sensitivity, and offering increased cavity prevention. Custom Take-Home whitening trays and whitening gel is also given to you at your appointment to continue the whitening process at home for even more improved results. For more information on this whitening procedure, please visit: http://www.opalescence.com/en-us/in-office.aspx

Sinsational Smile Whitening! 20 minutes and as low as 100.00!

We are excited to share that we are now offering a new in-office teeth whitening product called Sinsational Smile™.  It's a quick, comfortable and affordable way to whiten your teeth. It only takes 20 minutes, yet can take years off your appearance. We can help you achieve a whiter smile and a more confident you! Now you can have the bright smile you have always wanted!    Schedule your cleaning the same day for even better results and take advantage of 20.00 off of the already low price of 120.00!