The up-to-date and safer techniques for teeth whitening have been a boon for the appearance-conscious Baby Boomers and Generation Xers!  Even Teens, with their ever-present need to optimize their appearance and heed peer pressure, are lining up to join the growing ranks of those who choose white over dingy! No longer do you have to smile with your mouth closed due to discolored teeth – the techniques are readily available and experienced dentists know just how to give you that million dollar smile – just like the ones you see on your favorite celebrities!

A thorough examination and cleaning from your dentist is recommended before using any whitening (bleaching) products.  That is also the first step in finding out if your teeth and gums are healthy enough for the whitening products.  If you have decay, periodontal disease or hypersensitivity to any of the whitening products, you would not be a candidate for teeth whitening.  To prevent any damage to your teeth or gums, the most effective and safest method of tooth bleaching is dentist-supervised. Procedures can take place in your dentist's office or in the comfort of your home. Don't be misled by unproven and ineffective over-the-counter whitening solutions – they will not give you the results you wish!

If your teeth are darkened from age, coffee, tea or smoking, you are probably one of the better candidates for a successful teeth whitening.  Not everyone will benefit from this process, but cosmetic dentists gauge success rates to be in the 90% range.  Experience has shown that teeth darkened with the colors of yellow, brown or orange respond better to bleaching.  Gray stains caused by fluorosis, smoking or tetracycline (an antibiotic) use can be lightened, but results are not as successful.

Teeth whitening has become one of the most common treatments in cosmetic dentistry.  An experienced cosmetic dentistry professional can give you their honest appraisal of what a whitening process can accomplish for you – and you can be assured that your teeth whitening is best accomplished in their friendly, relaxed Grand Rapids Dental office, or at home under dentist-supervised instruction. Contact us today 616-554-5970; they will be happy to start you on your way to a whiter, brighter smile, and you -will see why everyone is smiling!!