Five things you need to know about teeth bleaching

People who are over age forty tend to to look younger if they have a winning smile.

Often, this is courtesy of a great set of pearly whites. After all, the focal point of your smile is your teeth and eyes. Sometimes you notice that when you do smile, your eyes sparkle but then your teeth lackluster. Maybe it’s because of the shade of your teeth. They aren't as white as your morning milk and often creating a less appealing grin.

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You need something that beam in your face, some cosmetic dental procedure that is known as teeth whitening or bleaching. However, before you step into your trusted dental office, know first the following:

1.      You will need a dental exam and even some x-ray.This will determine the cause of your teeth's discoloration. This is to find out the reason behind discoloured teeth. Sometimes the exam will reveal signs of root canal problem, decay and others. Do know that yes, bleaching can help hide these, but it will not fix your dental dilemmas. Also, if you have only single one dark tooth, this can be a sign of a dental disease. 

2.      There might be a difference of color. Porcelain tooth, plastic resin and other tooth restoration often stay the same hue even if you had your bleaching done. So after you have had your procedure, your natural teeth may be whiter than your tooth restoration. Ask your dentist what you can do to have that 

3.      There is an age restriction. You can start bleaching at age 10, when you have your permanent teeth already. Why? Most baby teeth are white. 

4.       Don’t expect your teeth to be as white as snow. Not all teeth reach the same hue of whiteness. Regardless of the procedure done or product used, each tooth has can only be whitened to a maximum. 

5.      Bleaching results differ per person. Typically, whitening procedures can last from six months to two years. However, there are those whose results which have lasted longer, even to ten years. So, if you want to make your bleaching treatment worth your buck, dental hygiene routine with regular dental clinic visits are a must. Do avoid cigarettes, caffeine, and  other beverages that may stain  your teeth.

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Remember each person' teeth can only be whitened to a certain shade. There is no bleaching treatment that will ensure your teeth to be forever white.

For more information or to schedule your dental checkup, please call (310) 782-6155  or visit our website at www.cecilialontocdmd.com