Teeth Whitening Procedure

Most of us are born with fairly white teeth. Over the years though, food chewing, smoking and sugary desserts take a toll on the white color of the enamel -- they're not so pearly white anymore. Thankfully, the procedure of teeth whitening can clean up dirty teeth and restore the shine that makes you want to smile again. People who use this cosmetic procedure obtain results that they are happy with and some patients are truly ecstatic.

Teeth whitening attacks two types of stains. Extrinsic stains appear on the surface of the teeth and form from years of contact with foods, tobacco or syrupy liquids. Intrinsic stains are located inside and are caused by aging, trauma or certain minerals when the tooth was beginning to form. Both extrinsic and intrinsic stains can be removed.

Younger adults will have an easier time whitening their teeth and some will experience superior results. As a patient gets older, their teeth become more difficult to whiten. A yellow cast starts to form on many individuals teeth in their late twenties. By the time a person reaches the age of 50, a multitude of stains have been absorbed, and at that stage, it will be more difficult to whiten the teeth but it's definitely not impossible.

Teeth whitening can be performed in two separate ways. The in-office procedure requires a shorter amount of time for the color change to take place. It uses a peroxide gel that's placed on your teeth for 15 to 20 minutes. Three to four of these sessions are required to remove the gunk that's been built up over the years. Stubborn stains may take an extra session. It all depends on how stained your teeth are.

If you want to get your bright smile back, contact Reserve Dental to schedule and appointment today! Call us at  561-852-7773!