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Nowadays, most people lead busy lives and eat and drink on the go. People think nothing of a trip to the coffee shop for a sticky pastry and coffee, or indulge in a glass of red wine after a tough day at work. However, these and other foods and drinks can all have a dulling effect on the whiteness of our smiles, making them lose their luster and sparkle.

Luckily, teeth whitening can help regain that youthful smile, and the good news for busy people is that treatment doesn’t have to be confined to a cosmetic dentist’s chair. Nowadays, the wide variety of teeth whitening solutions means treatment can be done anywhere. 

Simple teeth whitening can be performed using specially formulated toothpastes; their abrasive nature helps to polish out left-behind stains and can help restore the tooth’s natural whiteness. However, these toothpastes often require a great deal of time and use before any real noticeable effect occurs and are perhaps suited to instances where there is only recent staining.

For better results, consider using a tooth-whitening kit, which can be bought over-the-counter or from a dentist. These perform better than special toothpastes and can be used at home or at work.

Using the kit involves the patient wearing a type of gum shield filled with a bleaching agent on the teeth for a period of time, and the bleaching solution can remove more stubborn stains than formulated toothpastes. These kits are ideal for people with busy lifestyles looking for great teeth whitening results but who may struggle to find time for professional cosmetic dentist treatment.

However, for the best teeth whitening result, a cosmetic dentist is the place to go, as treatment will be tailored specifically to the individual. To ensure the best possible result, the dentist will use custom-fitted tooth trays that will better match the patient’s mouth than those found in over-the-counter kits, and the dentist will be able to formulate the bleaching agent to have the best effect on tooth stains.

Whatever method of teeth whitening is used, the patient may experience some temporary increase in tooth sensitivity, but this is surely a small price to pay to have a brighter, more youthful smile!

If you are interested in having a teeth whitening treatment and would like more information, contact the Art of Dentistry serving Highland Park Texas to schedule a consultation.