The stubborn stains brought on by your favorite foods and drinks can cast a bad light on your otherwise healthy smile. Don't turn over to the counter products. For better, faster results, consider professional tooth whitening from your Wichita, KS, dentist Dr. Lance Anderson. Schedule a consultation to find out more, and if you'll benefit from the treatment.
Is Teeth Whitening for You?
Teeth can become stained for a number of reasons, so it's important to first consider the basics. If you've been falling behind your bi-annual dental checkups and cleanings, then you may want to consider coming in. A lot of patients who have been away from the dentist's chair for a while find that a cleaning done in the office greatly improves how they feel about their smile.
But if you are not satisfied with the results, or simply wish for your teeth to be a few shades whiter, then teeth whitening may be for you.
Keep in mind that the treatment will not work on dental implements, such as crowns or veneers. Stains that stem from injury or are due to medications you are taking are also not good candidates for teeth whitening.
Teeth that are yellow in complexion, that are stained by food, drink, or tobacco, will see the most dramatic results.
Teeth Whitening in Wichita, KS
Over-the-counter products can certainly work, typically they employ the same type of bleaching agents used by your dentist, although they are often a weaker formula. These agents can irritate your gums if improperly used, so it's very important to follow the instructions carefully or to consult with your doctor before using them.
Better yet, schedule an appointment for an in-office dental whitening treatment. The quality and speed of the results are unmatched by over the counter treatments, and you'll have the added benefit of having the whole procedure overseen and performed by a professional.
Call Dr. Anderson in Wichita, KS, by dialing (316) 687-2104.