The common question of our patients who apply to our clinic for teeth whitening is “How many shades of white are my teeth?” is happening. With professional teeth whitening, it is possible to whiten your teeth up to 8 shades. However, as you will learn in this article, how much your teeth will whiten after a professional teeth whitening session will depend on a number of factors specific to you and your situation.
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is a popular dental procedure among our dental patients who want a brighter smile. Years of drinking and eating certain beverages and foods, such as red wine, soda, coffee, and pasta sauce, can cause your teeth to turn yellow or otherwise stain or discolor. Also, habits such as smoking can cause your teeth to turn yellow. And finally, some people are genetically predisposed to have darker teeth, no matter what they do to avoid them!
Although whitening kits are available online or in stores, our doctors warn our patients not to use them. First, teeth whitening is not for everyone and you need a proper dental exam to determine if you are a safe candidate for the solution. Secondly, inexpensive DIY kits can’t give you as bright a smile as professional solutions. Trust us! This is an area where you do not want to cut costs.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Professional teeth whitening works by breaking the bonds that cause stains. Professional teeth whitening systems like the ones we offer in our clinic can attack these bonds, creating dramatic results for your teeth. For your convenience, we offer in-clinic teeth whitening or professional kits that you can do yourself at home.
How White Will Your Teeth Be?
While our teeth whitening solutions can give you a smile up to eight times whiter, this is not a guarantee that you will achieve results. This is because how white your teeth will be depends entirely on the current condition of your teeth, their existing stains, and everyone’s favorite genetics. When you visit our doctors for a teeth whitening consultation, it is important to specify how white you hope your teeth will be after a thorough examination of your teeth so that our doctors can help you set realistic expectations for your treatment session.
How Can You Keep Your Teeth White After a Treatment Session?
We understand that when you invest in teeth whitening, you want a good return on investment. This is why our doctors advise our patients on the practices they should follow to keep their teeth bright after they have whitened their teeth using our professional power solutions. This includes avoiding foods and drinks known to stain teeth, avoiding smoking, and practicing proper oral hygiene. Of course, depending on your particular situation, you may need maintenance whitening sessions to keep your teeth as bright as you want them to be.
