What Makes Professional Teeth Whitening a Better Choice?

Here’s what you should know about the teeth whitening we offer and how it’s superior to over-the-counter methods. 

Likely Causes Behind Tooth Discoloration

Tooth discoloration is exactly what it sounds like: a change in the color of your teeth. This change isn’t typically one that you’d like to see, however. Discolored teeth are often dull, yellow, or brown in appearance. You could also develop white or dark spots on your teeth.

Many patients know what’s causing their tooth discoloration, but some are surprised to see their pearly whites go from light to dark. Our dentists can conduct a quick oral examination and ask you questions about your health history, diet, and more to narrow down the list of causes.

Dark or yellowed teeth are often caused by:

• Highly pigmented beverages like coffee, tea, and red wine
• Smoking 
• Poor oral hygiene
• Older age
• Certain fruits and vegetables, i.e., blueberries, blackberries, cherries.
• Frequent consumption of soy or tomato-based sauces

If the discoloration of your smile is deemed too severe for teeth whitening, you’re not out of luck. Our dentists can recommend porcelain veneers if you’re interested. We want you to feel comfortable moving forward so let us know what would make you the most confident.

Teeth Whitening From Our Dentists Is:

1) Only Utilizing Safe, Dental-Grade Ingredients

A lot of what’s currently on the market in terms of teeth whitening isn’t always regulated. Larger brands, like Crest, are typically safer as their products have gone through more testing and ingredients are clearly listed. Unfortunately, you can’t say the same for everything, especially when it’s sold online. 

KöR teeth whitening, on the other hand, is proven to be safe and effective. It would not be used in our Cadillac, MI, dental office or any other dental practice for that matter if it wasn’t. The hydrogen peroxide gel used on teeth is stronger than what you will find in the store, but it’s designed to still be gentle on teeth.

Having your teeth whitened in our office and partially at home also gives you one thing: experienced supervision. Our dentists as well as our dental staff are trained to administer the desensitizing liquid and later, the whitening gel to target stains. When you’re home with teeth whitening strips, you’re on your own.

2) Proven to Last for Much Longer

If you’ve ever tried over-the-counter teeth whitening solutions, you’ll know they don’t last long and the end result is often minimal. That can be because of user error or the fact that most products contain weaker amounts of bleaching agents from the start. 

Not only can KöR whitening brighten your teeth by up to 16 shades over the course of your entire treatment, but it can produce amazing results that extend beyond what at-home products promise. On average, most patients can enjoy the look given to them by our KöR procedure for up to a year before periodic maintenance is needed. 

The key to prolonging a white smile is a great oral hygiene routine. Remember to brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss once daily. Integrating a fluoride mouthwash is also a beneficial thing to do as it can help to strengthen your tooth enamel. 

3) Straightforward and Controlled 

Whitening teeth with a product grabbed off the shelf at the store is appealing to many. The problem with many DIY or store-bought home methods, however, is that they are directed at everyone, not just you. Typically, this leads to generic results that aren’t very dramatic and don’t match the look you were going for. 

Having the instructions and specific concentration of ingredients from our dentists will instead lighten the shade of your teeth to your liking. If you’re wanting a more subtle transition in terms of tooth color, we can make that happen. We can also tailor the treatment to be more pronounced if that’s what you prefer.

Give Our Office a Call

Our cosmetic dentists in Cadillac, MI, stand by the teeth whitening treatment offered in our office because it has proven time and time again that it works. If you’re interested in getting started yourself, call LifeSmiles Dentistry today at (231) 775-8281 to request an appointment.