The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry conducted a study on the impact of smiles on a first impression. Their survey reported that nearly half of adults believe that a smile is the most memorable trait after first meeting someone.
We understand why a whiter smile is on your mind with numbers like that.
But we don’t want you to rush into whitening your smile without knowing all the facts. Here, Dr. Thomas Hernandez, our experienced cosmetic dentist at Heritage Dental, highlights four of the reasons why you should consider professional teeth whitening services.
The answer to that question is more complicated than you might think. That’s because tooth discoloration and stains can stem from various factors and develop even if you keep up a consistent oral hygiene routine.
For instance, eating and drinking certain pigment-rich foods and beverages, such as coffee, tea, and berries, can stain your teeth. But it’s also possible that the hands of time are working against your pearly white smile. As you age, the bright white enamel wears away, exposing the yellowish layer of dentin below. Your teeth also become more absorbent over time, making them increasingly vulnerable to stains.
Furthermore, an injury, certain medications, and even overexposure to fluoride can impact the color of your smile.
The good news is that a discolored smile is reversible. But before you make a trip to your local drug store or order the trendiest product online, you should see why we recommend investing in professional teeth whitening treatments instead.
No matter how good the marketing scheme is, the simple truth is that DIY kits you can find in the store and online aren’t as effective as in-office treatments. That’s because most of them take a one-size-fits-all approach to teeth whitening and neglect your specific needs.
Not only can we customize your treatments, we also offer much more potent and effective whitening solutions than anything you’d find outside our office.
If you dive headfirst into an at-home whitening treatment, the chances of you damaging your gums are high. But when you see Dr. Hernadez for your teeth whitening needs, we take special care to protect your gums and other oral tissues so that you have a bright and healthy smile.
Whitening your teeth at home typically takes longer than our streamlined, professional whitening services. You may spend days or even weeks waiting for disappointing results if you whiten your teeth at home. In our office, many of our patients walk out with their dream smiles after one treatment. Talk to us about how many treatments you might need to get the smile of your dreams.
Teeth whitening is a great way to get a brighter smile, but it’s not the only way. You could be stuck spinning your wheels with DIY kits when the solution to your lackluster smile looks a lot different.
For example, if your discoloration is severe, it may not respond even to professional whitening services. In that case, we may recommend that you brighten your smiles with veneers or crowns instead. When you come into our office, you simply get better care designed specifically for you.
Ready to see how our expertise can overhaul your smile? We’d love to talk with you. Call or click to request an appointment at our Tomball, Texas, office today.
