Stained tooth enamel is often the result of consuming dark foods and beverages on a regular basis. Regular tobacco use can also exacerbate staining issues. This is due to small dark particles adhering to the microscopic textures on the surfaces of your tooth enamel. Without timely remediation, these surface stains will inevitably penetrate deeper and deeper into your teeth.
Unfortunately, the consumer-grade whitening products sold at the retail level will not be potent enough to brighten your smile. To fully improve this level of staining, you will need Dr. Hobart, Dr. Yu, and Dr. Ulbrich to administer a dental bleaching treatment at First Dental of Bluffton. This is the safest method for eradicating stains from your teeth.
Before administering the potent dental bleach, our dentists will protect your gums with a special gel or a rubber dam. A small amount of concentrated bleaching gel will then be poured into a tray that is inserted into your mouth. This will penetrate the pores on your tooth enamel and dissipate the set-in stain particles.
You will need to hold the trays in your mouth for a few minutes. The total duration of the treatment will vary depending on the severity of your tooth stains. A special ultraviolet light might also be used to brighten your teeth further.
With your smile fully whitened, you can then take further measures to maintain the brightness of your tooth enamel. This might include cutting back on certain foods, drinking dark beverages through a straw or brushing your teeth with a whitening toothpaste.
If you live in the Bluffton, South Carolina, area and you are struggling to whiten your smile, you should call 843-757-2828 to schedule a dental bleaching treatment with our dentists.