Over time teeth can become discolored, yellowed or stained, leaving you with a dull smile. Teeth whitening, however, is a simple procedure that can give you a big boost in your confidence. In just one short dental visit, you can leave our office with a brighter and whiter smile and that will have you grinning from ear to ear.
Teeth can become discolored for a number of reasons due to:
- Food and beverages
- Tobacco use
- Illness
- Medication
- Age
There are two types of stains, known as extrinsic and intrinsic. Extrinsic stains settle on the surface of the teeth while intrinsic stains get into the layer underneath enamel known as dentin. While there are many types of whitening toothpastes on the market, they only affect some of the extrinsic stains. Teeth whitening, however, can effectively tackle the more difficult ones to restore a whiter look to your teeth.
For your convenience, we provide an at-home GLO teeth whitening kit. Unlike messy strips or trays with gels, the GLO teeth whitening system helps you achieve a brighter and whiter smile using a mouthpiece and LED light technology along with a hydrogen peroxide gel. The process is designed so that individuals can easily use it in the comfort of their own homes.
The gel is applied to the surface of the teeth, and then the mouthpiece is inserted. The gel is slowly warmed until it reaches a temperature that speeds up the whitening process, which lasts for about 8 minutes. It’s recommended to do 4 of these applications back-to-back to produce the best results. Teeth whitening in the office takes 60 minutes, but with the Glo system, you cut that time in half.
What’s more, with this system you will experience little to no sensitivity but you’ll achieve professional quality results. Your teeth will look up to 5 shades whiter.
If you are in the Burton, MI or surrounding area and would like to enjoy the benefits of a brighter and whiter smile, please call our office at (810) 736-9778 to schedule an appointment today.
