What really works with Teeth Whitening

A white, bright smile is often linked to health and confidence. Because there are so many teeth-whitening products and methods out there, it can be hard to tell which ones work and which ones don’t. Because we want you to make the best decisions for your smile, we believe in giving you clear, honest information at Lazenby Dental in Destin, Florida. Finding out what works and what doesn’t when it comes to teeth whitening is easy. So read on to learn more.

What makes teeth turn different colors?

Before you can understand how to whiten your teeth, you need to know why they get stained in the first place. These are surface stains that come from things like food, drinks (like coffee, tea, and red wine), smoking, and not taking care of your teeth properly. Intrinsic Stains: These stains are inside the tooth and can be caused by medications, getting older, or hurting the tooth. Figuring out the type of stain helps figure out the best way to whiten it.

Ways to Whiten Teeth That Really Work

Professional Whitening in the Office

Effectiveness: Treatments done in a doctor’s office have the fastest and most noticeable effects. At Lazenby Dental, we use advanced technology and professional-grade bleaching agents to make your teeth several shades lighter in just one visit.

Why It Works: Controlled application of higher concentrations of bleaching agents makes sure that whitening is effective and safe.

Custom Whitening Kits to Take Home

How well they work: These kits come with professional-grade whitening gel and trays that are made to fit your teeth. After a few weeks of regular use, they give great results.

Why It Works: The custom trays make sure that the whitening gel is spread out evenly, which lowers the risk of gum irritation.

Toothpaste and mouthwash that whiten teeth

What They Do: These products can help get rid of surface stains, but they won’t change your teeth’s overall color.

Why It Works: They have low levels of whitening agents and mild abrasives that help keep your teeth bright between professional treatments.

“Professional whitening treatments offer the safest and most effective results,” says Dr. Craig Lazenby. You can keep your teeth white with over-the-counter products, but if you want to get really white teeth, in-office procedures are the best.

Ways to Whiten Teeth That Don’t Work (or Could Be Bad for You)

It might seem like a natural way to whiten your teeth to use baking soda, lemon juice, or activated charcoal, but these things can damage your enamel and whiten your teeth over time.

Bleach strips for tough stains

Not Very Good: Whitening strips can get rid of surface stains but not deep stains that are buried in the skin.

Trays for Whitening Teeth For Sale

Not a Good Fit: These trays are not custom-made, so they may not whiten your teeth evenly and may irritate your gums.

What You Can Do to Keep Your White Smile

Once your teeth are as white as you want them to be, you’ll need to do some maintenance to keep them that way. Here are some ideas:

Brush and floss your teeth every day. Good oral hygiene keeps stains from coming back.

Avoid Foods and Drinks That Stain: Drink less coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco.

Use Whitening Toothpaste: Using whitening toothpaste can help you keep the white teeth.

Schedule regular cleanings. At Lazenby Dental, professional cleanings get rid of plaque and surface stains, which keeps your smile looking great.

The best reason to get your teeth whitened by a professional

Over-the-counter teeth-whitening products don’t work as well or as safely as professional teeth-whitening treatments. We use cutting edge methods and personalized care at Lazenby Dental to help you get a beautiful smile.

“When it comes to teeth whitening, professional treatments make sure you get the results you want without putting your dental health at risk,” says Dr. Craig Lazenby. We make sure that every treatment fits your needs so that you have a brighter, healthier smile.

Are you ready to make your smile shine? Our goal at Lazenby Dental in Destin, Florida, is to help you get the beautiful, confident smile you deserve. We have the right whitening treatment for you, whether you want it done in our office or at home with a custom kit.

Make an appointment with us right away to find out the truth about teeth whitening!