Have you started noticing stains and discolorations on your teeth? Have you tried using those over-the-counter whitening products like mouthwashes and toothpastes? If you have minimal staining or discoloration, you may have noticed a slight improvement with those products. If you have severe discoloration or staining, you most likely have not had any luck with over-the-counter whitening products. Severe discoloration goes deep down into the tooth. Some discolorations, like those caused by dental procedures, began on the inside of the tooth, which means that the whitening treatment is going to need to begin from the inside of the tooth. Dr. Philip E. Toaldo, DDS will take care of all your whitening needs, including those deep stains and discolorations that you thought you were stuck with.
Bleaching gels are the easiest way to get noticeable results for mild to moderate stains and discolorations. The gel can be brushed on to the teeth or can be applied through the use of a custom plastic mouth tray. With the mouth trays, the bleaching gel will be placed in the tray and you will wear it on your teeth for about 30 minutes at a time. Depending on the strength of the bleaching gel used and the severity of the stains, you may see noticeable results after your first treatment.
Laser whitening is an excellent way to get rid of moderate to severe stains and discolorations. The dentist will use a laser or bright light to effect the change in your teeth. For the most severe of stains, your dentist may use both the laser and whitening gels together to obtain the desired results in just one treatment. It is important that you continue treatment even after you obtain the results you want. Stains can return when you start consuming foods that can stain your teeth.
For stains that are deep within the tooth, such as those that are caused by root canals and other dental procedures, you will need to have internal tooth whitening treatment. During this treatment the dentist will drill a small hole in your tooth and inject the bleaching gel directly into the center of your tooth. This will bleach your tooth from the inside, out.
When you have stains that you need to get rid of, and over-the-counter products are not working, you should visit the website for information on professional teeth whitening services that are available through your Cosmetic Dentist in Bloomfield.
