Nothing beats a bright shiny white smile. It tells a lot about you, including your oral health, confidence, and friendliness. Discolored teeth might not be your friend when it comes to maintaining a beautiful smile. Unfortunately, most of us are prone to teeth discoloration, due to age, among other lifestyle habits. Luckily, teeth whitening in Saratoga can restore your smile quality and appearance in no time. In this article, we look at teeth whitening and its benefits.
What is tooth discoloration?
Tooth discoloration is the condition where your teeth change their natural white color to yellow or brown.
What are the causes of tooth discoloration?
Your natural teeth may change their color due to different factors, including:
- Poor oral hygiene
- Certain medications such as antihistamines, antipsychotics, and early exposure to antibiotics
- Stain-causing beverages and foods, including wine, berries, coffee, tomato sauces, dark sodas, cigarettes, tobacco chewing, and more
Failure to clean your teeth after consuming the stain-causing products, the stain pigments stick on your teeth enamel, causing discoloration.
Age is also a significant factor in tooth yellowing. Usually, your tooth enamel breaks down with time due to regular use. The deeper layer of your tooth dentin may start to show as time goes by, naturally yellow.
How does teeth whitening occur?
Dr. Rapal uses the Zoom teeth whitening system to enhance a better-looking smile. The Zoom whitening technique improves your teeth’ color up to eight shades whiter in a single treatment.
The procedure that happens in the office involves applying a concentrated whitening solution to your teeth while protecting your gums, lips, and cheeks. The whitening solution goes through your enamel and breaks down the stain-causing pigments, enhancing your natural white teeth color.
For advanced stains, your provider uses the Zoom LED light technology, where she promotes the teeth whitening process by regulating the variable settings to help you achieve your target smile.
The teeth whitening procedure takes less than an hour, allowing you to achieve your desired smile right away after the process.
Is teeth whitening painful?
Teeth whitening is an entirely painless procedure. However, you might experience high levels of teeth sensitivity after your treatment. In this case, Dr. Rapal offers a special toothpaste that lowers your sensitivity and enhances comfort.
How safe is a teeth whitening procedure?
When done professionally, teeth whitening is safe without any health risks. However, the over-the-counter whitening kits might not be safe for your oral health. The trays and strips used may not be fit perfectly into your oral system, causing the bleaching solution to leak and harm your gums.
If you are looking to improve the color of your smile, teeth whitening with Dr. Rapal may be your perfect choice. The cosmetic dentist uses a minimally invasive Zoom teeth whitening system that provides excellent results instantly. The treatment is safe, comfortable, and with no risks involved. If your smile feels unattractive due to discolored teeth, teeth whitening can help you achieve a naturally brighter smile. Contact Kiran Rapal DDS today to schedule your teeth whitening consultation.
