
Oct
A gleaming bright smile is dazzling. When people greet you, one of the first things they notice is your smile, especially if yours happens to be beautiful. A brilliant smile makes a great first impression, but what if your smile is lackluster or your teeth have become discolored? Fortunately, professional cosmetic teeth whitening can give you back the smile you love.
Most people will experience discoloration of their teeth, regardless of how well they care for them. The passage of time causes teeth to become more yellowed, and many other things can cause teeth to become discolored, including all of these things:
One of the reasons teeth become discolored is that they’re porous, almost like a sponge. Dental enamel is extremely hard, but it can also absorb stains. And these stains won’t go away on their own, nor will over-the-counter products help. However, the same quality that makes teeth stain also allows them to be professionally whitened. Just as they absorb stains, your teeth can soak the prescription-strength whitening gel your dentist uses.
What about those over-the-counter teeth whiteners available at big box stores and supermarkets? For one thing, this isn’t safe teeth whitening. When your teeth are professionally whitened at your dentist’s office, the technician will apply a protective substance to your gums to keep them from damaging. But also, these store-bought products can legally only contain .01% hydrogen peroxide. The prescription-strength gel is only available from your dentist and can contain up to 6% of the same solution.
Dr. Arnold Cutler’s office offers in-office teeth whitening with the KÖR or later teeth whitening system. For this procedure, a skilled dental professional carefully supervises the entire process to minimize the risks of any damage to the gums and teeth. The results are immediate, so you leave the office in about an hour with your beautiful new smile intact.
Dr. Cutler’s office offers Crest Emulsion take-home whitening solutions for patients who want a more gradual teeth whitening process. This option is more affordable than in-office whitening, but the results are equally beautiful. Dr. Cutler’s team will provide customized whitening trays that work over several days or weeks to lift the stains from your teeth.
Using store-bought options can be frustrating because the initial effects are minimal, and it feels like money down the drain. Those kits aren’t cheap, and the results aren’t anything to be excited about. Equally important, professional teeth whitening lasts much longer than any store-bought option.
To help you have the brightest smile of your life, Dr. Arnold Cutler and the staff at Arnold Cutler DDS in Lakeside, California, are available. Call us today at (619) 815-3592 to schedule your appointment, or use our online form.