Teeth Whitening
Is your smile as white as you would like it? Tea, coffee, soda, smoking, and some foods can leave unsightly stains on tooth enamel.
Before you invest any money in over-the-counter whitening kits, call i Smile kck to find out about professional whitening services available in the office. Professional whitening can make your teeth several shades whiter than a store-bought kit and in a shorter amount of time.
Many patients who have come in for professional whitening have tried the over-the-counter kits first and been disappointed with the results. In-office gels work better because of the strength of the whitening agents. Hydrogen peroxide is the activating ingredient for whitening teeth. Professional formulas are much stronger than ones available to the public, thus requiring supervision to prevent damage to the patient’s teeth. The lower percentage of hydrogen peroxide in the over-the-counter gels makes it less likely to decrease the amount of staining enough for a noticeable difference.
Advertising for whitening toothpaste can often be misleading. If the toothpaste contains hydrogen peroxide, simply brushing with the toothpaste cannot expose tooth enamel to the hydrogen peroxide for a long enough period to show any results. Toothpaste that says it will whiten without hydrogen peroxide will contain chemicals and polishing agents instead, but that can only provide a change of one shade lighter. Scrubbing tooth enamel for too long can also damage the teeth.
Call 913-299-2299 today to schedule your professional whitening.