A beautiful smile is a bright smile.
A beautiful smile is very important; it's no surprise this is the most requested cosmetic dental procedure.
Professional teeth whitening can be completed at home or in your dentist's office.
After whitening there are a number of ways to prevent stains from returning to those beautiful pearly white teeth.
Before starting on the new whitening process always consult with your cosmetic dentist.
There are many different whitening options.
Together you can select the one option that will work best for your teeth.
After the initial exam your dentist will recommend a few whitening solutions that will work best to enhance your smile.
It is important to select a whitening process that is both safe and effective.
In office bleaching is the quickest way to a new bright smile.
The cosmetic dentist will apply a bleaching solution to your teeth.
Next the dentist may prefer to use a special laser light to enhance the whitening process.
It takes between thirty to sixty minutes to complete this in office treatment.
Depending upon the condition of your teeth; it may take two or more treatments to see optimum results for your new smile.
After the first session it is guaranteed that you will see a difference in your smile.
Your cosmetic dentist can help you with the at home teeth whitening process.
The dentist will create an upper and lower tray, similar to a mouth guard for your teeth.
Your dentist will give you a supply of whitening gel to be used with the trays.
Place a small amount of whitening gel in both the upper and lower tray.
You do not want the gel to go over the side of the tray or up into the gum line.
For best results the trays are worn for a few hours, or even overnight.
Your budget determines which whitening products the dentist will suggest.
How often you use the trays determines how quickly you will see the results.
Always consult with a dental professional before starting the whitening process.
Bleaching agents can cause damage to the tooth enamel and gums if not used properly by a professional.
After completing the tooth whitening process; there are several ways to keep that beautiful, bright smile.
The professional exam and cleaning every six months is the easiest way to keep your beautiful smile.
The cleanings remove tartar and plaque.
It is very important to remove plaque and tartar for a healthy, bright smile.
It is essential to brush and floss daily for good oral hygiene.
Good oral hygiene helps prevent cavities and gum disease.
Good oral hygiene also eliminates plaque before it has a chance to stain your teeth.
Your choice of snacks can also help preserve your beautiful smile.
Crunchy fruits and vegetables like apples and carrot sticks help prevent tooth stains.
The crunchy snacks help keep your teeth naturally clean and polished.
Eating cheese can help keep tooth enamel healthy.
The protein in cheese, casein along with phosphate and calcium help preserve the tooth enamel.