Teeth whitening is an increasingly popular option for patients of all ages who want to enjoy the benefits of a whiter, brighter smile. With summer fun just around the corner, now is the ideal time to schedule a whitening treatment that can help you look and feel your confident best.
At Novi Family Dentistry in Novi, Michigan, Abir Faraj, DDS, offers the most advanced professional teeth whitening options, helping lift away years of stains and dinginess to reveal a healthier-looking (and more youthful) smile.
Learn how whitening works and why now is a great time to schedule your treatment.
Teeth might be called “pearly whites,” but natural tooth color comprises a wide range of creams and off-whites. Regardless of your natural tooth shade, though, everyone can experience yellowing and dinginess, especially as we get older.
Many factors can contribute to teeth discoloration, including the foods and beverages we consume and other personal habits like smoking. Foods, drinks, and tobacco products contain pigments that can penetrate tooth enamel and leave your teeth looking dull and dirty, even with proper hygiene.
When it comes to food and drinks, some of the biggest culprits of tooth discoloration include:
Foods high in acids compound the problem by temporarily softening your tooth enamel, making it easier for pigments to penetrate. Tomato products, sodas, citrus fruits and juices, and energy drinks are a few examples of high-acid foods that can increase the risk of staining.
Tobacco products pose a double threat, softening your enamel while also impregnating your teeth with yellow and brown stains that won’t come off with brushing. Tobacco stains are especially visible on your front teeth — the teeth most visible when you smile and speak.
Other potential causes of teeth staining include aging and natural wear and tear that breaks down enamel and reveals more of the yellow dentin underneath. Some medications and illnesses can contribute to discoloration as well.
Fortunately, no matter what’s causing your teeth to look dull and dingy, professional teeth whitening can help. Dr. Faraj offers both in-office whitening and take-home kits that use professional strength whitening agents, making them a lot more effective than any kit you can buy online or at your local drugstore.
In-office treatments use a special light-activated gel to lift stains and help your teeth look 8-10 shades whiter and brighter in just an hour. This type of whitening is great for fast results and boosting your smile for a special event.
Take-home whitening kits use a special tray formed to fit the contours and curves of your teeth. You fill the tray with the professional-strength whitening agent and wear the tray for a prescribed amount of time based on your personal whitening needs and goals.
No matter which approach you use, starting treatment now means your teeth will be bright and white and ready to flaunt when the summer weather finally arrives. After all, when it comes to flaunting your summertime tan, there’s no better accessory than a beautiful white, healthy-looking smile.
Professional teeth whitening is a great way to improve your smile and boost your confidence at the same time. To schedule your whitening consultation, book an appointment with Dr. Faraj and our team by calling 313-646-7903 or scheduling online today.
