Nothing makes quite the impression that a bright, white smile does. If you have stained teeth, then the dental team at Martin Taylor Dentistry in Tucson, AZ has teeth whitening solutions to help you safely and effectively whiten your smile.
Brushing your teeth can help get rid of surface stains and discolorations, but many stains reside beneath the surface of the teeth in the tubules. These tiny channels in the enamel of your teeth soak in dark or highly pigmented substances such as coffee, tea, wine, red sauces, and tobacco, which leads to a yellowed appearance to your teeth. With professional tooth whitening, we create custom-fitted trays for your mouth and provide a medical-grade whitening solution that gently but effectively lifts the stains from the tubules for a bright smile that is several shades whiter.
Why get teeth whitened?
Over time as we eat or drink certain things stains our teeth. Such stains cannot just be simply brushed away. That’s why we have the option for teeth whitening in our practice, Martin Taylor Dentistry.
What is the process of whitening teeth?
In Martin Taylor Dentistry, we do custom trays. We take impressions of your teeth and make clear plastic trays that fit specifically for you.
The trays are given to take home with a whitening gel and clear instructions on how to use it. This allows you to whiten teeth whenever you want.
What is the duration of the whitening process?
It usually takes about three or four weeks to get to a point where you are happy. As time goes on, if your teeth stains again, you can bleach them whenever you want since you have the trays with you.
What are the other methods available?
You can use the store-bought whitening strips. However, they might not be as effective. Without custom trays, the bleaching material can get on your gum tissue, and chemically burn your gum tissue.
Another method is in-office bleaching with lasers which are great although it can be a little sensitive for the teeth.
With a wealth of tooth whitening products available at your local grocery store or pharmacy, it can be tempting to perform teeth whitening at home. However, professional teeth whitening services offer many advantages over these over-the-counter products. Simply put, professional whitening works better, faster, and is safer.
Even better, if you notice that your teeth are becoming yellowed again in the future, you can use your customized trays for touch-up treatments to maintain your beautiful results.
If you are interested in tooth whitening, call our Tucson, AZ office today at (520) 600-6925 to learn more about the process and whether it is right for you.