{"id":299,"date":"2016-12-22T14:38:21","date_gmt":"2016-12-22T14:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=299"},"modified":"2025-10-30T20:26:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T20:26:06","slug":"capital-district-dentist-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/capital-district-dentist-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Try Winter Teeth Whitening with the Capital District Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"capital<\/a>With <\/span>several <\/span>snowfalls already in December, it looks like winter is revving up in the Capital District. <\/span>S<\/span>eeing blankets of snow makes us think of just one thing — sparkling teeth! If your smile is looking a little <\/span>less bright<\/span> than you would <\/span>like<\/span>, let the Capital District Dentist<\/span> Dr. Erin Page<\/a>\u00a0 <\/span>help with teeth <\/span>whitening treatment this winter.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why Teeth Darken With Age<\/span><\/h3>\n

So you have noticed your smile doesn\u2019t look as bright as it used to — what\u2019s 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, <\/span>more yellow <\/span>teeth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately, professional teeth whitening can turn back the clock on your smile. <\/span><\/p>\n

Over-the-Counter Bleaching vs. Zoom! Whitening<\/span><\/h3>\n

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?<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n