Teeth Whitening for Sparkling Smile in El Paso Texas

Who doesn't love a bright and good-looking smile? A beautiful smile can certainly be confidence booster, making you look young and more attractive. Are you happy with your smile? This is a question which was asked in a survey in the United States and the results were quite surprising. It was found that most of them were unhappy with their smiles and given a chance wanted to make their teeth brighter. If you are looking for ways to whiten your teeth, visit our office for a Cosmetic Makeover El Paso. Our Tooth Whitening treatment at El Paso, TX may help you make your teeth whiter and more attractive. Why wait? Make an appointment right away!

Why Do Teeth Discolor?

The color of our teeth depends on various factors. The natural color of teeth can be broadly classified into four types which are reddish brown, reddish gray, gray and reddish yellow. Our teeth are subject to both extrinsic and intrinsic sources of discoloration. The food we consume, the oral hygiene regime and the status of teeth are some major factors that can influence the color of teeth. Discoloration of teeth occurs due to the following reasons.

• Consumption of too much of dark colored fluids such as cola, wine and coffee
• Dental infection
• Teeth wear which leads to reflection of the yellow dentin layer on teeth
• Smoking
• Injury to tooth
• Too much exposure to fluoride during childhood
• Medicines like tetracycline

Smile makeover is carried out based on the cause of discoloration. While extrinsic staining can be easily treated through tooth whitening process, intrinsic staining may require other dental procedures to be performed before tooth whitening.

How is Tooth Whitening Carried Out?

Tooth whitening is recommended when the cause for discoloration of teeth are external sources. Our team performs a thorough check of the status of the teeth to ensure that there is no untreated decay. If there is any dental infection found during the course, our team takes step to address the same. We take pictures of teeth and gauge the color using a shade scale. Tooth whitening can bring improvement in the color shade of teeth which is noticeable using a shade scale.

Working Process of Teeth Whitening in El Paso:

Tooth whitening involves use of whitening agents to clear stain from surface of teeth. Firstly the teeth are dried and the gums are covered with a protective gel. The whitening agents containing carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide are applied over teeth surface. A bright light is shined over teeth to accelerate the whitening process. The peroxide chemical enters the porous enamel layer and undergoes oxidation to clear stain. Once stain is cleared from teeth surface, the teeth look brighter. The entire process can be completed in a single visit. Following the instructions provided by our Cosmetic Dentist El Paso can help you maintain the brightness of teeth longer.