Look Your Best In The New Year!
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Many of us make New Year resolutions to begin a program of self-improvement. One way to improve your appearance – and self-confidence! - is to improve your smile with teeth whitening from an experienced Indiana dentist .
If your smile could use some brightening, you may be a candidate for professional teeth whitening. Prescription-strength teeth whitening employed by your Indiana dentist is far different than kits or teeth whitening gels available over the counter. This procedure should only be employed by a trained dental professional. Again, results vary depending upon how much teeth whitening is actually required and your current state of dental health.
There are several things you can do at home in an effort to improve the whiteness of your teeth:
- Brush twice daily with toothpaste that contains fluoride - and floss and clean between your teeth at least once a day. Remember to see an Indiana dentist on a regular basis. Good dental hygiene is the foundation for a bright smile.
- Some toothpaste has a built-in teeth whitening agent that may help improve the whiteness of your teeth. The improvement you see with this approach may vary greatly depending upon your teeth and the degree of improvement in teeth whitening that is needed and desired.
- Several manufacturers sell at-home teeth whitening kits that may include bands that are placed upon your teeth, or trays you fill with a provided liquid and place upon your teeth — both for predetermined periods of time. Again, the improvement you see with this form of teeth whitening may be dependent upon your individual dental health and the whitening agent itself. Results vary by user.
If your at-home teeth whitening efforts fail to deliver the results you would like to see, an Indiana dentist can offer professional teeth whitening services that may provide the results you are looking for.
In addition, your Indiana dentist might recommend a dental sealant following successful teeth whitening. In this procedure, a thin layer of liquid plastic material is painted upon the teeth, forming a hard, thin layer covering the teeth. A dental sealant can be effective at filling the tiny pits and fissures in your teeth that can attract germs, food and drink particles, and be an early cause of tooth discoloration and tooth decay. Dental sealants can provide a protective shield for several years, and can help extend the benefits of successful teeth whitening.
Take a look at your smile. Could teeth whitening benefit you? Indiana dentist Dr. Majka and his team of dental professionals can provide an assessment of your current state of dental health and recommend a teeth whitening option that would work best for you. Contact us for a consultation today.