Teeth Whitening Benefits

Teeth Whitening Benefits Las Vegas NV

We all have seen the teeth whitening options available while walking down the oral health care aisle at your local pharmacy. Countless options include teeth whitening strips, trays, and whitening toothpastes. 

Before grabbing one of those products, we encourage you to learn more about teeth whitening from Las Vegas, NV cosmetic dentist Marielaina Perrone DDS so you can make an informed decision about which teeth whitening treatment is the right one for your smile.

Benefits Of Teeth Whitening Treatment

The benefits of teeth whitening extend beyond just having a whiter, brighter smile. Whiter teeth signal to the world that you are healthy and vital, and they can turn back the clock on your appearance. 

Having confidence in your smile can help others perceive you as more outgoing and friendly.

CAUSES OF DISCOLORED TEETH

While consuming foods and beverages such as coffee, tea, red wine, and pasta sauce can all contribute to tooth staining. Several other factors can also lead to yellow, dull, or discolored teeth. These include:

• Smoking or use of chewing tobacco
• Age. The tooth enamel is the outer shell of our teeth. It thins as we get older, and the yellowish dentin beneath the enamel begins to show through
• Traumatic injury
• Medications. These can include medications such as tetracycline, antihistamines, high blood pressure medications, and antipsychotic drugs
• Excessive consumption of Fluoride

 

Professional Teeth Whitening Is Safer And Highly Effective 

A dentist-supervised teeth whitening procedure has the advantage of increased safety and whitening effectiveness. In-office teeth whitening and take-home trays from your dentist are designed to keep the whitening gel on your teeth for a highly effective treatment. 

With over-the-counter trays and whitening strips, the whitening product can get to places it should not be and can cause sores and irritation of the oral tissues. Also, a professional teeth whitening procedure will work better, work faster, and provide more dramatic cosmetic results.

Professional Teeth Whitening Options Las Vegas NV

Las Vegas area cosmetic dentist Marielaina Perrone DDS understands that no two patients’ smiles are alike, which is why we provide more than one professional teeth whitening treatment option.

 In-Office Tooth Whitening

In-office tooth whitening treatments can provide excellent cosmetic results quickly and are typically the optimal choice for patients with severe tooth discoloration. 

Marielaina Perrone DDS begins by protecting your gums and other oral tissues and then gently applies a highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide bleaching agent to your teeth. The concentration used is much more effective than drug store whitening kits.

A specialized light is then used that activates the hydrogen peroxide so that it can quickly and effectively break down the stains in your smile for dramatic esthetic results. 

In about one hour, you can whiten your smile up to eight shades!

Take-Home Dentist Supervised Whitening

 Take-home trays with professional teeth whitening gels are a popular option for patients. This teeth whitening method provides more gradual teeth whitening from the comfort of your home. 

Marielaina Perrone DDS will fabricate custom-fitted trays to comfortably and safely hold the teeth whitening gel. She will then give you detailed instructions on using the trays and gel for optimal esthetic results. You can also use your take-home trays if you need to do touch-up treatments in a few months to maintain your white smile.

 While dentist-supervised teeth whitening treatments are highly effective for most patients, some patients whose smile has become permanently discolored and will not respond to whitening. 

Teeth whitening treatments will not change the color of dental restorations such as dental crowns, porcelain veneers, or dental fillings. 

For some smiles, replace your existing dental restorations and custom matching them to your newly whitened smile. 

Porcelain veneers are an excellent cosmetic dentistry option for covering discoloration with natural-looking esthetic results. Many patients often combine teeth whitening services with porcelain veneers.

Beautiful Smile With Las Vegas Teeth Whitening

Suppose you are ready to wow your family, friends, and coworkers with your new beautiful, whiter smile. In that case, we encourage you to call Las Vegas cosmetic dentist Marielaina Perrone DDS today to learn more about teeth whitening services suitable for your smile. 

If you are interested in teeth whitening, you can reach our Las Vegas, NV office at 702-458-2929.