Tooth Whitening  

Tooth whitening is the most popular Cosmetic dentistry procedure in the U.S.  Now you can get your confidence and self-esteem back with a simple and affordable tooth whitening procedure.  Improve your smile and enhance your appearance.  Whitening your teeth is an affordable alternative to other more pricey mouth makeovers.  Consider the impact a dazzling smile can have on your life.  No longer will you feel you need to smile with closed lips or hand over mouth to hide discolored or stain tainted teeth.  Having a whiter smile will restore your confidence once again. 

Your teeth are made up of two layers of natural materials.  The inner part or core is called the dentin layer.  The outer part is made up of a harder protective layer called the enamel.  However, a third layer (pellicle layer) is made up of a buildup from food, drink, and smoke.  This film forms over the enamel and the builds up over time.   This pellicle layer collects on your teeth and eventually seeps into your enamel layer ultimately discoloring and staining your teeth.  Enamel is porous and colored residue that rests in the pellicle film layer can penetrate the enamel and leave it stained.  Because the enamel is porous, your toothbrush cannot get down into the microscopic pores of the enamel to get all the staining substances out.  

Your dentist uses bleaching agents that get down into the porous enamel to whiten and bleach out the stains contained in the pores by dissolving the material responsible for the stain.  Having your teeth whitened by your dentist will generate instant results.  Usually, after one cleaning you will see a noticeable difference.  The typical tooth whitening session lasts less than an hour.  You will be able to see the improvement in the tooth-whitening chart right after your cleaning.   

The discoloration or staining of teeth is a natural process.  It happens to everyone for one reason or another.  The severity of the problem is influenced by our habits so it will different for everyone.  If you like to drink red wine, tea, coffee, dark fruit juice, or dark sodas you will be more prone to stains than someone who avoids these dark colored drinks.  Liquids that are very hot or very cold can cause tooth discoloration because the changes in temperature cause your teeth to expand and contract, making it easier for stains to permeate the tooth enamel.  Certain medications can cause discoloration of the teeth.  Dark colored foods like berries, curies, and soy sauce can also stain teeth. Acidic foods expand the pores of the enamel making it easier for satins to seep in. but out of all these compounds smoke seems to be the number one culprit when it comes to staining and discoloring teeth.

It makes sense to have your teeth whitened.  It is affordable and the results most surely will change your life for the better in a variety of situations.  Get your game back!  Begin experiencing the many benefits an impressively dazzling smile will gain you.  With the new technology available, even people with overly sensitive teeth can benefit from teeth whitening procedures.

• A brighter smile that will get you noticed
• Boost to your confidence and self-esteem
• Cleaner and healthier mouth 
• Professional care of your teeth
• Social and employment impact