There is more to cosmetic dentistry than just making a person’s smile whiter. At our Katy, TX dental office, we have experience working with patients who have been frustrated by dental damage, problems with poor dental alignment, and naturally occurring flaws that affected the shape or size of certain teeth. We can address these issues through modern cosmetic treatments, and are often able to fully restore a person’s smile in just one appointment! With that said, we can certainly address problems you have with the color of your teeth. In fact, many people look to professional dental care when they find that a store bought whitening treatment only provides them with limited results.
Why Do People Choose Professional Whitening Treatment Over Store Bought Whiteners?
Store bought whitening agents – the products you can find over the counter at your local pharmacy or grocery store – can help remove staining particles that have gathered on your teeth, but the ultimate improvements they offer can be limited. When people attempt to improve their appearance in this way, they can feel let down by their results, and concerned that their teeth are irreversibly stained. When you talk to your dentist about making your smile whiter, you can find that our in-office and take-home whitening treatments rely on more potent bleaching agents that can remove stains store bought products leave in place.
Is A Teeth Whitening Treatment The Only Procedure That Can Make Teeth Brighter?
You can find that with a take-home whitening kit, or with a single office visit, you can make your smile significantly brighter by dealing with stubborn stains. What you should know is that stains are not the only issue that may affect the color of your smile. If you have problems with discoloration after an injury, after taking certain kinds of medication, or because of fluorosis that occurred as a child, we can discuss alternative procedures. Restoring your smile with porcelain veneers, or through a bonding treatment, can be more effective against these other forms of discoloration. As an added benefit, these procedures also create opportunities to address dental wear and tear, superficial damage, or any other problems that might have affected the condition of your teeth.
Maintaining The Results Of A Whitening Treatment
What should you do to maintain the color of your smile after a whitening procedure? Maintaining good brushing habits will be important for fighting the buildup of new stains, but you should also be careful about what you eat and drink. Many popular beverages, including coffee, tea, red wine, and soft drinks, can leave stains on your teeth. You should also limit your intake of food products that cause discoloration. At regular dental exams, you can receive thorough professional cleanings that help you maintain your smile.
Lathrop Dental Center Can Offer Superior Cosmetic Smile Care!
At Lathrop Dental Center, people in and around Katy, TX, Fulshear, TX, and all nearby communities can look forward to fantastic cosmetic services! If you wish to find out more, you can reach our office in Katy, TX, by calling 832-437-3849.
