Whitening of the teeth is performed for patients who desire a brighter smile. Teeth whitening can be performed to reduce discoloration and staining, or simply to provide the patient with whiter, brighter teeth.
We’ve prepared a primer on teeth whitening to help improve your understanding of what teeth whitening can do for a patient. Not all of your teeth are the same natural color. Usually, your eye teeth tend to be darker than the others, your front teeth are typically the whitest, and molars tend to be a shade between the two. The goal for everyone is to achieve their individual optimum whiteness while still looking natural. During your first consultation for tooth whitening, your dentist will go over what you personally can expect for your specific smile and how the procedure will vary from person to person. The structure of your teeth and the type of procedure implemented will affect the outcome.
Teeth enamel discoloration can be caused by staining, aging, or chemical damage to teeth. Some of the more common causes of teeth discoloration are medications, coffee, tea, or cigarettes. People who drink significant amounts of cola soft drinks can experience similar staining.
Aside from staining, there are other factors that can affect the color of an individual’s teeth. Genetics can play a role. Some people have naturally brighter enamel than others. Disease can also be a factor, and certain medications can cause a discoloration of the teeth. If you suspect that there is an underlying medical cause for your teeth discoloration, be sure to inform your cosmetic dentist. Before the patient embarks on the home teeth whitening regimen, the cosmetic dentist creates a custom mouth tray for the patient. The custom tray is a critical component of the treatment. It ensures that the correct amount of whitening solution is used and that the patient’s teeth are properly exposed to the whitening solution. The custom-made mouth tray provides for a better fit than a one-size-fits-all mouth tray to help increase the margin of patient safety.
Contact Goose Creek Family Dentistry at 843-764-3081 today to schedule an appointment with our dentists, Dr. Gilreath and associates, and achieve a brighter smile with teeth whitening in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
