Many of us have looked in the mirror and realized that our teeth are not the pearly shade of white we would like.
It can be embarrassing to flash a grin if your teeth are looking yellow and stained.
Tooth staining is caused by a number of factors: coffee, wine, cola, nicotine, alcohol, certain medications, and various types of food.
The surface of your tooth enamel can also erode and crack over time, which leads to stains building up on the plaque and tartar on the teeth and causing yellowing.
Beware of natural at home whitening remedies that may actually damage your teeth.
You may have heard about using lemon juice to whiten your teeth, however, this is not a good idea as it erodes the enamel.
It's always a good idea to get an opinion from your dental provider before you try any teeth whitening procedure, so visit our Vancouver dentist listings.
So, if you've decided that you want a whiter smile, what are your options? Over the Counter Tooth Whitening Kits You can buy at-home kits like Crest White Strips at the drugstore, and while they can help lift stains off your teeth, you're not going to get the same dramatic results you will at the dentist.
All over the counter kits are peroxide based, are good for mild staining and discolouration and are relatively easy to use.
Take Home Teeth Whitening From Your Dentist A popular way to whiten teeth is an at home tray from your dentist.
Your dentist will make molds of your teeth, craft trays that perfectly fit your mouth, and provide you with the whitening solution to use at home.
You need to wear the trays overnight for a week or two, and after using them for a few weeks, your teeth will be a few shades lighter.
In Office Whitening As teeth whitening becomes cheaper and more accessible, many patients are choosing in office visits with Zoom Whitening.
You will get the most dramatic results from Zoom Whitening, and you don't have to worry about timing the procedure or having to wear trays or whitening strips for weeks to get any results.
You simply relax in the chair and let the Zoom light do its work.
Your dentist will apply a gel to your teeth, and apply a light for an hour or so for amazing results.
Find out more about teeth whitening and Vancouver cosmetic dentist listings, and visit our dental video library.
It can be embarrassing to flash a grin if your teeth are looking yellow and stained.
Tooth staining is caused by a number of factors: coffee, wine, cola, nicotine, alcohol, certain medications, and various types of food.
The surface of your tooth enamel can also erode and crack over time, which leads to stains building up on the plaque and tartar on the teeth and causing yellowing.
Beware of natural at home whitening remedies that may actually damage your teeth.
You may have heard about using lemon juice to whiten your teeth, however, this is not a good idea as it erodes the enamel.
It's always a good idea to get an opinion from your dental provider before you try any teeth whitening procedure, so visit our Vancouver dentist listings.
So, if you've decided that you want a whiter smile, what are your options? Over the Counter Tooth Whitening Kits You can buy at-home kits like Crest White Strips at the drugstore, and while they can help lift stains off your teeth, you're not going to get the same dramatic results you will at the dentist.
All over the counter kits are peroxide based, are good for mild staining and discolouration and are relatively easy to use.
Take Home Teeth Whitening From Your Dentist A popular way to whiten teeth is an at home tray from your dentist.
Your dentist will make molds of your teeth, craft trays that perfectly fit your mouth, and provide you with the whitening solution to use at home.
You need to wear the trays overnight for a week or two, and after using them for a few weeks, your teeth will be a few shades lighter.
In Office Whitening As teeth whitening becomes cheaper and more accessible, many patients are choosing in office visits with Zoom Whitening.
You will get the most dramatic results from Zoom Whitening, and you don't have to worry about timing the procedure or having to wear trays or whitening strips for weeks to get any results.
You simply relax in the chair and let the Zoom light do its work.
Your dentist will apply a gel to your teeth, and apply a light for an hour or so for amazing results.
Find out more about teeth whitening and Vancouver cosmetic dentist listings, and visit our dental video library.
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