What causes your teeth to develop unsightly stains? Discoloration could occur for a number of different reasons. For example, if you eat foods high in sugar and starch, this can promote plaque buildup, leaving a layer on your teeth that makes teeth stains more visible. If you consume beverages with dark pigments, this can discolor your teeth. Drinks with a lot of sugar also promote plaque and tartar.
If you smoke or use other tobacco products, this could stain your teeth. Poor oral hygiene can be a factor too, such as improper brushing and flossing and infrequent visits to our team for checkups and cleanings. Our team will examine your smile to assess the cause and severity of your discoloration, so we can decide if whitening is right for you!
To make your smile shine by several shades, often as many as eight, we can provide a take-home whitening kit. You will visit our office so we can take impressions of your bite and create a set of custom plastic trays. You then return home with the trays, as well as multiple plastic syringes or bleaching gel. At home, you add the gel to the trays and wear them for a set amount of time, usually about an hour a day, and repeat this for a week to ten days on average. You then have a much brighter smile! You can keep the trays and any leftover gel should you need touch-ups in the months to come.
After we whiten your smile, what can you do to help your new results last? We recommend brushing and flossing daily, and seeing our team for a checkup and cleaning every six months. You should watch what you eat and drink and avoid tobacco products. If you have any questions about our take-home teeth whitening kit, or if you want to see us for care before the holidays arrive, then reach out to our office today. You can see us and use your remaining 2025 dental insurance benefits before they expire at the end of the month. We want to help your smile shine during the holidays and beyond!
Our team wants to help brighten your smile with our take-home teeth whitening, and we can also mask stains with options like dental bonding and porcelain veneers. To find out more about cosmetic treatment, call Elm Creek Dental in Maple Grove, MN, today at 763-416-0606.
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