Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening

Are your teeth stained? You might need to have them whitened.

The Two Types of Tooth Stains

·  Intrinsic Tooth Stains

Intrinsic tooth stains are those that are inside your tooth enamel. These are caused by antibiotic use, too much fluoride exposure, thin tooth enamel, and can even be genetic.

· Extrinsic Tooth Stains

Extrinsic tooth stains are those that are on the outsides of your teeth. Your environment causes these. Anything you do that can stain your teeth. For example, drinking coffee, smoking, and they can even be caused by artificial food colorings. So always keep that in mind.

Teeth Whitening Explained

Professional teeth whitening in Sarasota, FL, is a process your dentist will use to remove stains from your teeth. It usually involves using a peroxide-based bleaching agent. Professional teeth whitening systems contain 15%—43% peroxide. The longer you keep it on your teeth, the whiter they become. And the higher the percentage of peroxide, the shorter it will be left on your teeth.

The Difference Between At-Home and Professional Teeth Whitening

There are at-home teeth whitening kits. However, professional teeth whitening is stronger and can be done much faster. Your dentist in Sarasota, FL, will use heat, light, or a combination of those to speed up and intensify the whitening process.

Professional teeth whitening will usually get your teeth three to eight times brighter. It will typically require several 30-60 minute in-office dental visits.

At-Home teeth whitening involves using whitening gels and strips. Alternatively, there are tray-based systems, whitening toothpastes, and whitening rinses as well. There are even teeth-whitening chewing gums. But as we mentioned above, nothing works as well as having your teeth professionally whitened. So it’s well worth it.

Contact Sarasota Dental Group today to schedule a consultation about having your teeth professionally whitened or any other dental need you might have.