Busting Stains, Boosting Smiles: Understanding the Benefits of Dentist-Prescribed Teeth Whitening
Everyone desires white, stain-free teeth. Healthy, youthful-looking teeth never go out of style. They are always “in season.” Farhoumand Dentistry is thrilled to provide you with professional whitening services that work to support this universally coveted personal feature. We’ve answered a few questions about this popular service and why it works when so many “OTC” whitening products disappoint.
How do dentists whiten teeth?
Licensed dental professionals like our Tysons Corner, Virginia team have access to powerful whitening gels. These gels can be applied conveniently at our office for the fastest results. Or, you may gradually whiten your teeth from the comfort of your home. Regardless of your choice, all our products and systems have been clinically proven effective and safe. You are in good hands when treatment is customized to your needs and properly prescribed and supervised by a dentist.
Can I really whiten my teeth in one visit?
Yes! The in-office process simply involves applying the whitening gel to isolated teeth. By isolating the teeth, we ensure even and appealing results while also protecting the surrounding oral tissues from coming in contact with the gel’s powerful ingredients. You can enter our office with yellow or very stained teeth and leave a few hours later with a smile that exudes health and youthful radiance, as it is now several shades brighter than it was before your treatment.
How can you whiten teeth so quickly?
Professional office whitening involves using gels formulated with activated ingredients that accelerate the stain removal and lightening process.
What are the steps for using home whitening trays?
We’ll provide you with custom trays. These trays are designed to fit your mouth snugly yet comfortably. You fill the trays with the concentrated whitening gel and wear the tray as instructed by your dentist each day. Some patients may be directed to leave their trays in longer than others. This is just one of many characteristics of treatment that may be personalized to you. When worn properly, your teeth will get a bit lighter each day. Once you see your desired smile in the mirror, you can stop applying the gel and wearing the trays.
Will my teeth always stay so white?
They can! Several factors can either help or hinder your long-term results. These include your oral hygiene, nutrition/diet, and lifestyle/habits. Farhoumand Dentistry encourages you to maintain professional cleanings at our office in Tysons Corner, Virginia, at least twice a year. Our hygienists help to keep surface stains from re-forming and building up on your teeth. We can also advise you on other tips to maintain your health and gleaming white yet natural appearance in your teeth. Whitening trays make sustaining results easy because “touch-ups” are at your fingertips!
Call (703) 636-2442 to learn more about options to potentially and finally achieve your goal of smiling free of stains and discoloration.
At a young age our teeth are healthy white. But overtime the enamel coating the tooth is so slowly worn down. Causing our teeth to become stained and yellow, which is why teeth whitening is become increasingly popular today. There are a few methods for whitening. They include at home and in office. With in office treatments, you will see faster results, receive the safest treatment for bleaching the teeth, and yield the whitest smile. So, don’t settle for teeth that have become stained from years of coffee drinking, tobacco use, or just aging. Ask your dentist about whitening options that may be right you.
