Teeth Whitening in Las Vegas, NV
Have you ever considered professional teeth whitening? Most adults notice some dulling, staining, or discoloration of their teeth over the years. This can occur as a natural part of aging, or it may be the result of consuming staining foods, drinks, and lifestyle choices like tobacco use.
Professional Teeth Whitening Transforms Your Smile
These factors can cause anything from mild to serious discoloration, but professional teeth whitening or bleaching can brighten your teeth by several shades. At Russell Dental, we offer take-home whitening kits containing custom-made trays that fit your teeth perfectly.
The results you can achieve with professional whitening treatments are superior to store-bought whitening kits and produce more noticeable whitening for several reasons:
- A stronger product — Professional-strength whitening gel is more potent than what can safely be sold in generic OTC kits.
- More control over whitening — When a dentist or hygienist supervises your whitening, you can work together to ensure the results are exactly what you desire.
- Less risk of sensitivity — Generic whiteners don't account for tooth sensitivity, but a dental professional knows your oral health history and controls the product's potency to protect your smile.
- Custom whitening trays — Since custom trays fit your teeth better than generic ones, you can expect even, consistent whitening and no leakage of whitening product onto sensitive gum tissue.
What Causes Tooth Staining and Discoloration?
Read on to learn more about what causes tooth discoloration!
Aging Causes Teeth to Look Dull
Tooth enamel is the outer layer that creates a bright smile. Over time, however, natural wear and tear thin the enamel, and micro-cracks develop that collect food debris and stains.
Genetics Dictate the Whiteness of Your Smile
You may think that teeth are either white or not white, but that's not the case! Everyone is born with different shades of white teeth, such as yellowish, blue-white, or gray-white. Tooth whitening is effective for brightening dull teeth by several shades but won't change the inherent tooth color.
Food and Beverages Stain Your Teeth
Eating deeply-colored foods and drinks like dark tea, coffee, cola, red wine, blueberries and blackberries, and beets deposits staining pigments on your teeth. A good rule of thumb is that if it can stain your clothing, it can stain your teeth!
It's possible to remove some surface stains with whitening toothpaste, but professional whitening is the way to go for your brightest white.
Tobacco Use Leaves Brown Tooth Stains
The bottom line is you can't smoke and expect to have a bright smile. Using tobacco products—whether it's smoking, chewing, or vaping—leaves ugly hard-to-remove brown stains that settle on your teeth.
In most cases, these stains can only be removed with professional teeth whitening.
Poor Oral Hygiene Dulls Your Smile's Brightness
If you don't brush and floss your teeth properly, plaque, tartar, and stains will build up and make your teeth look dull or yellow. Therefore, it is essential to brush your teeth at least twice daily, floss once, and schedule regular professional teeth cleanings to keep your teeth looking clean and bright.
Get Started with Teeth Whitening
Professional whitening at our Paradise, NV, dental office is easy, affordable, and a great way to restore your bright, youthful smile. If you have an upcoming event like a job interview, wedding, or reunion, whitening your teeth with our custom kit can produce dramatic results in about two weeks.
If you live in Henderson or anywhere in the Las Vegas area, call Russell Dental to schedule a teeth cleaning to get started!
