The secrets to Whiter Teeth

After so many years, Los Angeles cosmetic dentists have discovered that the whiteness of the teeth is actually one of the biggest factors in transforming a good smile into a great smile.

Unknown to many, the teeth can actually get darker overtime. The consumption of food and drinks can stain the teeth. These teeth blemishes, also called extrinsic stain are embedded in the outer layer of the teeth, the enamel, and give your teeth a yellowish hue. No matter how hard you brush, the stain will not go away and chances are, you will need the help of a cosmetic dentist in Los Angeles.

Based on the experiences of a renowned Los Angeles cosmetic dentist, the safest and most effective way of removing the extrinsic stain off your teeth is to have teeth whitening, also known as bleaching. Most Los Angeles cosmetic dentists offer this service. Before you begin the process, your Los Angeles cosmetic dentist should evaluate your teeth first and will determine that the discoloration of your teeth is actually an extrinsic stain. The fact is, there are other causes of discoloration such as amalgam leakage, cavity, and tetracycline stain to name a few. These are intrinsic stains and will require different treatments.

There are two kinds of bleaching offered in Los Angeles cosmetic dentistry – in office laser or powder bleaching and home or walk in bleaching. The laser bleaching shows immediate results but it cannot whiten your teeth to the max, but the results will still be satisfactory. The steps used for in office laser bleaching and home bleaching makes the difference in these two methods.

The in-office bleaching includes these three steps:

1. Isolation of the teeth using a quick dam.

2. Application of concentrated hydrogen peroxide on the surface of the tooth.

3. Heating the surface with a laser light for about an hour.

Home bleaching involves these steps:

1. Taking an impression of your teeth in order to build a custom bleaching tray.

2. Getting the medicines into the tray.

3. Wearing the tray with the medication several hours a day for at least a week.

4. You will need to go back to the cosmetic dentist in Los Angeles for a followup.

Most Los Angeles cosmetic dentists will recommend a combination of these two processes in order to get the teeth whiteness that you desire.

Contact our cosmetic dentistry practice to schedule an appointment with dentist Joaquin Siles, DDS, at our Orange County practice.

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