When you have a dazzling white smile, you feel better about your appearance. When teeth are stained, yellow, or dull you may hide your smile from those around you, thus impacting your personal interactions. Teeth whitening procedures have become in-demand in the past several years, as more people realize that a brilliant smile is within reach. There are several paths to get brighter, whiter teeth; and what you choose does make a difference in the results you get.
As with many things that are formulated by professionals, companies rapidly caught on to the immense popularity of teeth whitening and responded with a lot of products that can be purchased over the counter. Initially, you may look at whitening pastes and strips as an ideal, inexpensive option for gaining confidence in your smile. However, there is more required to attain the desired results than commercial products can provide.
Tooth discoloration develops over time, often over many years of consuming dye-containing foods and beverages high in tannins like wine. By the time you actually see that your smile has become less-than healthy-looking, these stains have settled deep into the enamel where only powerful bleaching agents can reach them. When you attempt teeth whitening with over-the-counter strips or pastes, all you are doing is removing stains on or just below the surface enamel.
We approach teeth whitening in Santa Ana with the most effective method possible: laser teeth whitening. This process has been proven safe and highly effective. Results last for several years with proper oral hygiene and regular dental visits. Our whitening procedure uses hydrogen peroxide in a gel agent, which is activated through laser technology. The result is a quick, in-office smile makeover that can whiten up to ten shades in one visit. Laser technology has zero softening impact on enamel or fillings.
Your smile says a lot about you. With effective whitening techniques, you won't have to hide discolored teeth from the world! Are you ready for that dazzlingly white smile? Contact Bristol Dental & Orthodontics today for more information or to schedule your whitening session.
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