For professional teeth whitening and smiles that are several shades brighter, we can offer a unique take-home kit. We want you to enjoy dramatic results that last for weeks to come. In today’s blog, your West Allis, WI, dentist talks about how we whiten your smile with our at-home kit.
The Factors Behind Your Stained Teeth
Over time, our teeth can develop brown and yellow stains. For many, this is the result of plaque buildup, a sticky layer that coats the teeth and makes discoloration more visible. These stains could be due to factors like poor brushing and flossing each day, or even a diet high in sugar and starch. For others, consuming beverages with dark pigments, including tea, coffee, red wine, and soda, could discolor the teeth. Using tobacco products is also a major cause of teeth stains. While improving good oral hygiene habits can limit discoloration, to remove them completely you may need professional teeth whitening.
Our At-Home Teeth Whitening
With our take-home teeth whitening kit, we can remove major discoloration and brighten teeth by as much as eight shades in some cases. The process is simple. You will stop by our office so we can take impressions of your bite with digital technology and create a custom set of plastic trays, which you take home with you. We also send you home with multiple plastic syringes containing a powerful bleaching gel.
Once at home, you add gel to the trays and wear them for about 30 to 45 minutes a day on average. The trays ensure the results are even on your teeth, and that saliva cannot dilute the strength of the gel. After one to two weeks, you could see major results. You then keep your trays and any remaining gel should you need touch-ups in the months to come.
Masking Permanent Stains
In some cases, you may have stains that don’t form on the surfaces of your teeth and instead develop beneath the enamel, known as intrinsic discoloration. If you have a severe case and whitening may not be enough to brighten them, we could help with other cosmetic treatments. With dental bonding, we can mask them in one visit with a composite resin. In two visits, we could place porcelain veneers, which transform the shape and color of the teeth instantly for a smile makeover.
If you have any questions about our at-home teeth whitening system, or about dental bonding and porcelain veneers, then contact our team to learn more and start your treatment journey!
Ask Our Team About Removing Dental Discoloration
We want to offer brighter smiles with professional cosmetic treatments. To schedule an appointment with Stubbs Family Dentistry in West Allis, WI, call our team today at 414-541-8250.
