With several snowfalls already in December, it looks like winter is revving up in the Capital District. Seeing blankets of snow makes us think of just one thing — sparkling teeth! If your smile is looking a little less bright than you would like, let the Capital District Dentist Dr. Erin Page help with teeth whitening treatment this winter.
Why Teeth Darken With Age
So you have noticed your smile doesn’t look as bright as it used to — what’s to blame? Teeth are naturally about as bright as the whites of your eyes. But over the years, exposure to highly pigmented foods and beverages (think wine, dark chocolate, and ripe berries), tobacco, and even certain medications causes them to take on a different shade. Combine less-than-perfect dental hygiene with these common tooth stainers and you will notice even darker, more yellow teeth.
Fortunately, professional teeth whitening can turn back the clock on your smile.
Over-the-Counter Bleaching vs. Zoom! Whitening
There are a number of whitening options available to anyone wanting to bleach their teeth — so why choose professional whitening? A quick walk down the toothpaste aisle at the pharmacy reveals whitestrips and rinses promising results in just three, five, or seven days. But do they really work as well as they claim?
In short, no. For the very best, safest results in teeth whitening, it is always best to partner with your dentist. Some significant differences between over-the-counter and professional whitening, include…
- In-office whitening is activated immediately before treatment, so it doesn’t spend months gathering dust and losing potency on the pharmacy shelf.
- Your dentist can make special considerations for tooth sensitivity during a professional treatment.
- Zoom! Whitening is completed in just one hour — faster than any over-the-counter option.
- A professional-strength bleaching solution produces the most dramatic whitening.
People who bleach their teeth with an over-the-counter system are also more likely to overuse or abuse the treatment. Unsatisfied with their results after they have completed the treatment, they simply begin again. But prolonged use of bleaching solutions can lead to sensitivity and is wasteful.
For the safest, most effective teeth whitening, choose Zoom! Whitening from the dentist you trust.
What to Expect From Zoom! Whitening
Zoom! Whitening is completed in just one, one hour visit to Capital Smiles. Once we have carefully evaluated your smile and determined that Zoom! Whitening is the best solution for you, we apply the high-powered gel to your tooth enamel and activate it under a special light. The bleaching gel is activated in three, 15-minute intervals — and in a little less than an hour, your dazzling smile is ready!
The results from professional teeth whitening can last for a long time with just one treatment. Maintain your beautiful smile for longer by avoiding the things that caused your teeth to discolor in the first place. Stay on top of your good dental hygiene habits and visit your dentist regularly for a whiter, brighter, healthier smile for years to come.
Flash Your Best Smile This Winter!
Are you tired of your dark, yellow, or stained teeth? Let your Capital Smiles Dentist reveal your snow-white smile in January. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Page!