Teeth Whitening
Teeth Whitening in Dillon, CO
Have your teeth lost their sparkling beauty? Are you ready for a smile transformation? By definition, all smiles are beautiful. But if your teeth are making you feel self-
conscious because of their appearance, you will find that teeth whitening is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to make a real difference in the way you look and feel.
Your smile is usually the first thing people notice about you, and it has a lot to do with the way people view you when you first meet in social and business situations. The professional team at our Dillon dental office believes that this very important first impression should be memorable. We offer effective at-home teeth whitening that produces dazzling results in just a few treatments.
Why Do My Teeth Look So Dull?
There are many factors that contribute to a smile that is less than luminous. To a great extent, the whiteness of your teeth is affected by genetics, and the natural shade of your teeth can range from yellow to grayish-white.
As we age, our dental enamel also becomes worn and more porous, developing microscopic holes. This means that your teeth can capture tiny particles of stain-producing food and beverages like dark berries, tea, wine, and coffee, creating a dark or dull appearance. Tobacco use can also cause your teeth to become severely stained.
How Does the Teeth Whitening Process Work?
Summit Dental Group provides Opalescence at-home whitening kits for you to use in the privacy and comfort of your own home. The first step is a thorough dental cleaning by one of our experienced and knowledgeable dental hygienists. We recommend this to all our teeth whitening patients because it will remove any plaque that is lingering on your teeth. This makes the process more effective since plaque that remains on your teeth can reduce the effects of whitening. 
Next, we take an impression so we can create a custom-made tray that fits perfectly over your teeth. The proper fit of this tray is really important because we want the whitening gel to come into full contact with all visible surfaces of your teeth. Drs. Mitchell and Schneider will talk to you about how long and how often you should use the trays and the results you can expect. Before you leave our office, we show you how to carefully place the gel inside the tray to achieve maximum whitening results.
Contact Our Office for More Information
Are you ready to take your smile from dull to dazzling? Please contact our Dillon dental office! We will be happy to answer your questions and schedule an appointment to discuss how at-home whitening can really make you smile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's in Teeth Whitening Toothpaste?
All toothpastes work by using mild abrasives to help lift surface stains from your teeth. In the case of whitening toothpastes, added chemical agents that gently polish teeth further aid in the removal of stains.
Teeth whitening toothpastes do not contain any bleaching agent and will only help in the removal of stains from the surface of your teeth. Kits for teeth whitening purchased at your local drug store contain hydrogen peroxide (a bleaching compound) that will further help in the removal of surface stains as well as stains deep within your teeth.
Home Whitening Kits
However, home whitening kits will never produce the dramatic results achieved during a professional teeth whitening treatment done at our Dillon dental office. Whitening toothpastes will only lighten the color of your teeth by about one shade. In contrast, a professional teeth whitening kit provided by your dentist can lighten your teeth by three to eight shades.
If you’re unsure which of these teeth whitening options will work best for you, please don’t hesitate to contact our Dillon dental office. We will be happy to answer your questions and help you choose the solution that fits your budget and provides the results you are looking for.
We know that it is important to our patients that their teeth that are not only healthy, but also beautiful. Many of our patients decide that the quickest way to a bright beautiful smile is by having a professional teeth-whitening treatment done in our office. Of course, having your teeth whitened at our Summit dental office requires you to invest both time and money, and you want to make sure that the results last as long as possible.
Recommendations to Extend Teeth Whitening
One of the best ways you can make your beautiful white teeth stay that way is to avoid certain foods and lifestyle habits that cause your teeth to become stained in the first place. For instance, nothing stains your teeth as severely as using tobacco. If you smoke, you already know the damage it does to your health. This alone is enough reason to stop smoking, and keeping your teeth bright and white is just another.
There is no reason for you to completely avoid food and beverages that stain your teeth. Some of these are red wine, tea, coffee, and cola drinks. If you want to go ahead and enjoy these foods, just remember that you can help avoid staining by brushing your teeth immediately afterwards.
Of course, oral hygiene has a tremendous impact on the whiteness of your teeth, so be sure to maintain good habits like brushing, flossing, and returning to our Summit dental office for regular professional cleanings.
There are many reasons why your teeth may have become stained or dull as you age. The fact is that everyone will experience some staining of their teeth as they get older.
Lifestyle Choice May Have an Impact on Your Teeth
However, lifestyle choices can have a significant impact on the degree of staining that you experience. If you consume a lot of dark food and drinks like tea, coffee, red wine, and even dark berries, your teeth will stain more quickly.
Smoking and chewing tobacco don’t just wreak havoc on your physical health. Both can cause your teeth to become severely stained and possibly lead to oral cancer, among others. Our best advice to you if you smoke: Stop!
Why Do Teeth Stain?
The reason our teeth stain is that, as we age, the surface enamel of our teeth starts to erode. There are microscopic holes in tooth enamel and, along with erosion, these holes increase in size. Stain-producing food and drink finds their way into these holes, causing your teeth to darken over time.
Fortunately, teeth whitening is a very effective method for lifting stains from the surface of your teeth and brightening your smile. If you’re interested in transforming your smile with professional teeth whitening, please contact our Dillon dental office. We will be happy to help you decide which type of teeth whitening will suit you best.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr. Steven Mitchell DDS
Dr. Mitchell attended Florida State University and The University of Notre Dame for his undergraduate education and obtained his dental training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the University of Memphis. He also has extensive postgraduate education, specifically selecting courses focusing on oral surgery and dental implants. His most recent training in full-mouth rehabilitation allows him to provide smile makeovers to his patients for confident, healthy, beautiful smiles. His commitment to lifelong education means he is constantly evaluating emerging dental methods and technologies in order to provide ...
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