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HOW DO I WHITEN MY TEETH?

Posted on: 03.23.16 By admin

HOW DO I WHITEN MY TEETH? 4.75/5 (95.00%) 4 reviews
Teeth Whitening Dentist Downers Grove

Teeth Whitening Dentist Downers Grove

There are 2 kinds of tooth stains. One is internal, while the other is external.

 

External stains are found on the tooth surface. They may be caused by tobacco, tartar, and colored food and drink. Some drinks that cause stains are coffee, tea, red wine, and dark-colored sodas.

 

 

Internal stains are those found beneath the surface of your tooth. They may be caused by aging, excessive fluoride intake, and certain kinds of medicine.

 

 

At-home whitening treatments you can buy at the store

  • Whitening strips get rid of internal stains. These strips stick to teeth, allowing a whitening agent to work its way into the tooth.
  • Place whitening strips on top and bottom teeth
  • Wear the strips for up to 30 minutes or as instructed by packaging
  • A whitening toothpaste can take away surface stains if used often. Every time you brush with a whitening paste, you are preventing stains that can be caused by food, drinks, tobacco, or plaque buildup.

Professional whitening At the dentist

Your dental professional can offer you helpful in-office tooth whitening options. These include gels and whitening lights.

The gels contain high levels of peroxide that penetrate teeth to reduce staining. Talk to your dental professional to learn more about in-office whitening treatments.

  • Whitening gel will be put on your front teeth
  • The gel is left on for 15 to 20 minutes and then washed off

At-home treatments prescribed by your dental professional

You can also whiten your smile at home with products prescribed by your dental office.

Your dental professional will make a mold of your teeth and then give you a clear plastic tray made just for you. At home, you will fill your custom-made tray with whitening gel. This gel will stay on your teeth for at least an hour.

  • Put the whitening gel inside your custom-made tray
  • Wear the tray for at least 1 hour

Quick tips for stain prevention

  • Brush and floss twice daily to prevent plaque and tartar buildup and remove surface stains.
  • Cut back on dark foods and drinks such as berries, coffee, tea, and red wine.
  • Avoid smoking or chewing tobacco.
  • Use whitening products such as whitening toothpaste and strips.
  • Visit your dental professional every 6 months for a regular dental cleaning.

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Ronald Fierro
Ronald Fierro
16:02 28 Feb 17
Staff was extremely courteous and catered to the comfort of the patient. The office was clean and the equipment in excellent condition. We were able to get an emergency appointment quickly and the service was excellent. My daughter-in-law, Sarah, just started with Alivio Dental and she too has been extremely satisfied!
Prakash Kumar
Prakash Kumar
23:27 16 Dec 16
Very good dental office! Friendly and helpful staff! They are always willing to lend a helping hand. Though they are out of network for my company but I still felt comfortable going there. Both cost and service was great. I will definitely recommend this place to all my friends!
Rame Gjukaj
Rame Gjukaj
20:25 08 Apr 17
I had root canal done and it was pain free I definitely would recommend this place to everyone looking for professional dental care and a pain free experience
Mathew Itteera
Mathew Itteera
15:54 19 Mar 17
Went here about 3 weeks ago - first time i been to a dentist in 16 years because i had not great experiences from childhood. Dr. Kaur and her staff were amazing, if not excellent. They did not do what i needed to get done, but they referred me to a place i could go to get my wisdom teeth pulled. However they did do first time pt xray as well as a teeth cleaning which my parents were bugging me about for years. I was a bit reserved at first but man, Dr. Kaur did a fantastic job and her staff was also accommodating. They took me in as a walk in first timer. If you need to go, call in an schedule an appointment - I got super lucky as a walk in. You wont regret this place as your choice for dental.
Marlene Webster
Marlene Webster
02:47 08 Dec 16
I love the staff!!! Everyone is very nice and caring. They made me feel very important every time! Thank you!
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