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Teeth Whitening

Tooth whitening lightens teeth and helps remove stains and discoloration. Whitening is among the most popular cosmetic dental procedures because it can greatly improve how your teeth look. Whitening is not a one-time procedure. It will need to be repeated from time to time if you want to maintain the brighter color.

Teeth whitening is a simple process. The whitening products contain one of two types of bleach specifically made for teeth (hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide). These bleaches break stains into smaller particles, which makes the color less concentrated and your teeth brighter.

Why Are My Teeth Not As White As They Used to Be?

Food and drink

Coffee, tea and red wine are major staining culprits. What do they have in common? Intense color pigments called chromogens that attach to the white, outer part of your tooth (enamel).

Medications

Tooth darkening can be a side effect of certain antihistamines, antipsychotics and high blood pressure medications. Young children who are exposed to antibiotics like tetracycline and doxycycline when their teeth are forming (either in the womb or as a baby) may have discoloration of their adult teeth later in life. Chemotherapy and head and neck radiation can also darken teeth.

Age

Below the hard, white outer shell of your teeth (enamel) is a softer area called dentin. Over time, the outer enamel layer gets thinner with brushing and more of the yellowish dentin shows through.

Tobacco use

Two chemicals found in tobacco create stubborn stains: tar and nicotine. Tar is naturally dark. Nicotine is colorless until it’s mixed with oxygen. Then, it turns into a yellowish, surface-staining substance.

Trauma

If you’ve been hit in the mouth, your tooth may change color because it reacts to an injury by laying down more dentin, which is a darker layer under the enamel.

Professional whitening versus over-the-counter products

Only a professional teeth whitener will offer professional results. Knowing your oral health condition, our clinicians can make recommendations that will allow you to get the best results in a timeframe that works for you. Your dentist can help you understand how the whitening process works, monitor your progress, and avoid sensitivity as much as possible.

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