Teeth Whitening
Everyone wants a million-watt smile. However, activities such as drinking coffee or wine, combined with poor oral hygiene, can cause tooth discoloration. Luckily, teeth whitening is an effective solution to regain confidence in your smile.
About Teeth Whitening
Although over-the-counter products are available, it's best to leave teeth whitening to professionals. A dentist will provide a safer application and better, faster results.
Restoring Your Smile
If you're looking for teeth whitening near you, Beam Dental offers a variety of cosmetic dentistry services. We offer in-office and take-home teeth whitening treatments to fit your lifestyle and schedule.
What To Expect
Read on for answers to a few of the most asked questions about teeth whitening. Armed with this knowledge, you'll have a better idea of what to expect during the procedure and what to avoid afterward to keep your smile sparkling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does teeth whitening work?
Teeth whitening typically uses high concentrations of whitening agents to effectively remove stains from enamel. Various treatment methods address intrinsic stains (those within the enamel), extrinsic stains (on the enamel surface), or both simultaneously.
Does whitening damage enamel?
It depends on who performs teeth whitening. Taking the DIY approach introduces the risk of misusing teeth-whitening agents, which could damage dental enamel. With professional teeth whitening, you can rest easy knowing that a dentist will use bleach and other potent whitening agents safely and at the correct concentrations.
Can I drink coffee after teeth whitening?
Immediately drinking stain-causing beverages like coffee after teeth whitening isn't advisable. Wait 24 to 48 hours after treatment before resuming your daily caffeine fix and drinking black tea, red wine, and other beverages bound to affect the look of your pearly whites. For the first week after whitening, limit consumption of these beverages to once or twice daily.
How long do teeth whitening results last?
Professional treatment can keep your teeth pearly white for months or years. Patient results vary based on age, oral health, hygiene habits, lifestyle, and additional factors. For optimal results, follow your dentist's post-whitening care instructions.
Do-it-yourself, over-the-counter treatments may require more frequent reapplication to maintain results that last a few weeks or longer.
