Albertville, AL
Have you ever looked at your teeth in the mirror and wondered, “Can my teeth get whiter?” Good news… they can! In fact, whitening your smile is more effective, accessible and convenient than it has ever been. You can find an assortment of kits and products in stores that promise whiter teeth but, for maximum effectiveness, a professional teeth whitening treatment performed by your cosmetic dentist in Albertville is the best choice. Today on the blog, we help inform you whether a dental whitening procedure is right for you.
How does a teeth whitening treatment work?
Any method of teeth whitening essentially works the same way, using a bleaching process to remove surface stains from your teeth. A professional whitening procedure produces results that are superior to any over-the-counter product or kit. This is because, if you choose to have your teeth whitened by your Albertville dentist, the procedure uses bleaching agents that are more powerful than any store-bought alternative. That means the results are more dramatic and last longer. Meanwhile, because the procedure is overseen by one of our experienced cosmetic dentists, you face minimal risk of experiencing heightened tooth sensitivity from exposure to the bleaching agent.
Am I a good candidate for a dental whitening procedure?
At Wall Street Dentistry, for any procedure in our program of cosmetic dentistry, before any of the work begins, we meet with the patient for a consultation. At this appointment, either Dr. Jonathan Renfroe or Dr. Josh Conley reviews your dental records and your medical history, while also evaluating your current oral condition and learning about your aesthetic goals. This information is used to recommend a treatment or determine your candidacy for a procedure you desire.
Here are four factors that may affect whether you can receive a professional dental whitening treatment:
- Your current oral hygiene – Existing cavities or a case of gum disease may compromise a whitening procedure.
- Any dental sensitivity – Do you wince when you sip a hot cup of coffee or eat something cold like ice cream? If you already are having problems with sensitive teeth, you should wait to have your teeth whitened until the cause of the sensitivity is addressed.
- Dental restorations – A whitening treatment only works on the natural enamel of your teeth. Any crowns, bridges, fillings or other dental work in your mouth will remain the same shade.
- Pregnancy – We do not perform a whitening procedure on women who are expecting or new mothers who are nursing.
Get whiter teeth in Albertville, Boaz and Guntersville in Alabama
A professional dental whitening treatment is your best choice to brighten your smile. However, any whitening treatment is temporary. You can prolong the effectiveness of your whitening procedure by practicing good oral hygiene, avoiding tobacco in any form and limiting your consumption of wine, coffee, tea and other foods and drinks that create surface stains.
To learn more about our teeth whitening process or any of the other procedures offered in our program of cosmetic dentistry, schedule a consultation at Wall Street Dentistry today. Call our office in Albertville at (256) 878-0525 or complete our convenient appointment request form online.
