Are your yellow teeth taking away from your otherwise gorgeous smile? Tired of staring at discoloured teeth in selfies? If you’ve answered yes, you should consider teeth whitening. There are quite a few options available today, so let’s explore which treatment is right for your teeth:
Visit the Dentist
We would be remiss if we didn’t mention the most effective whitening option first. Your dentist can offer a quick whitening process that makes a visible difference after one application. After just a few short visits, your teeth will look as good as new and you will have renewed confidence in your smile. It’s always best to visit your dentist to get a professional opinion on the best course of action to take with any dental problem. They will also offer you a plan to prevent you from having to make future visits.
Try Whitening Toothpaste
Whitening toothpastes contain tiny abrasive materials that scrub away surface tooth stains and chemicals that dissolve stains and build a barrier on your teeth to prevent more staining. Whitening toothpaste can make a noticeable difference but it can’t go as deep into the stains as other treatments can, so some yellow will remain. Whitening toothpastes can be found in any toothpaste aisle.
Apply Whitening Strips
These thin strips are coated with whitening gel and peroxide. You apply the strips to the front of your teeth. These are more effective than toothpaste, but not as effective as seeing your dentist. They are not covered by dental insurance, so they can be pricey. You also have to be careful when using these strips because you could end up with uneven whitening which will be noticeable when you smile. Teeth whitening strips are available over-the-counter at most pharmacies and are also available from your dentist.
Use Whitening Trays
Whitening trays use the same kind of peroxide-based whitening gel found on whitening strips. The same downsides apply to trays, however. . The trays found in store aren’t specifically made for your mouth shape, so you could end up with uneven whitening. Thankfully you can purchase custom fitted trays from your dentist that will conform to your mouth and provide an even whitening. Your dentist can also provide trays with more potent whitening gel than can be very effective and can’t be bought over-the-counter.
Contact Carlingwood Dental Centre today for more information about which teeth whitening option will work best for you.
