Do you smile confidently as you talk to someone at a company party or make a public presentation? If not, you are probably embarrassed about how your smile appears to others. Professional teeth whitening from your cosmetic dentist in Wichita Falls, Dr. Shelly Strohman, brightens dull and yellow tooth enamel by several shades of color. Plus, you can use this dental service right in the privacy of your own home. Sounds interesting? Read on, and find out more.
Why Do Teeth Stain?
Teeth stain because of what we eat and drink. Cigarette smoke is a big offender, too, deeply yellowing teeth with nicotine stains. The problematic dietary choices include:
- Wine
- Black tea
- Coffee
- Colas, root beer and sports drinks
- Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries
- Acidic tomatoes
- Curry dishes and soy sauce
While restricting these foods and beverages limits discoloration, time is a factor as stains accumulate. Poor dental hygiene and the build-up of plaque and tartar on and between teeth trap and hold staining organic material.
Teeth Whitening from Your Dentist in Wichita Falls
Take-home professional teeth whitening provides patients with dull, stained enamel an effective and convenient way to take years off their smiles. Using dental-grade hydrogen peroxide gel, professional whitening lifts stains out of tooth surfaces without damaging the enamel or soft oral tissues such as your gums, lips and tongue.
Yes, there are many over the counter whitening products on the market–things such as strips, rinses and toothpastes. None work as well as the treatments from Dr. Strohman. Plus, your dentist knows if your teeth and gums are healthy enough for whitening, and she crafts precisely-fitting whitening trays which apply the peroxide gel to just your teeth. Unfortunately, over the counter products often ooze gel onto the gums, irritating them.
What You Can Do
Come see Dr. Strohman. She will evaluate your smile to ensure your mouth is healthy enough for professional teeth whitening. She will take an impression of your teeth and craft customized acrylic trays that fit perfectly over your top and bottom teeth.
In the privacy of your own home and according to your personal schedule, you will apply hydrogen peroxide gel to the trays and wear them for a prescribed time daily. The trays are comfortable (and reusable so you’ll save money on touch-ups), and they put the powerful gel just where it’s needed, never on your gums or lips. After one to two weeks, your teeth will appear whiter than you ever thought possible. Really, the change is dramatic.
To keep your newly whitened teeth beautiful, Dr. Strohman and her team recommend:
- Whitening touch-ups when needed
- Brushing your teeth twice a day
- Flossing daily to remove plaque
- Semi-annual exams and cleanings at the office
- Limiting staining foods and beverages
- No smoking or smokeless tobacco
Come Talk to Dr. Strohman
Please contact Strohman Dental to arrange a cosmetic dentistry consultation. Ask Dr. Strohman about take-home teeth whitening. Yes, you can achieve your best smile and great self-confidence, too!