Do you wish your smile was brighter? Teeth whitening, one of the oral care services provided by your Great Falls, MT, dentist, Dr. Dan Pence of Dental Care of Great Falls, erases stains that make your teeth look dull.
Teeth whitening gets rid of years of stains
Teeth often become duller due to food and nicotine stains. Dark pigment from foods, beverages, cigarettes and other tobacco products collect in pores in your tooth enamel. Unfortunately, the small size of the pores means that you can't get rid of the stains simply by brushing your teeth. As the pigments build up over the years, your teeth begin to look dull or yellow.
Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. When your teeth are dull, you may notice that you're less confident and don't feel like smiling as much. Fortunately, teeth whitening at the Great Falls, MT, dental office can transform your dull smile. Your dentist uses a professional-strength whitening gel that contains hydrogen peroxide, a safe, natural whitener. The gel seeps into the pores in the enamel, breaking up and removing the pigments that cause stains.
Whitening is quick and easy
Professional whitening only takes about an hour and only requires one visit to the dentist. Before your teeth are whitened, you'll receive a cleaning to remove plaque and tartar. If plaque and tartar aren't removed prior to whitening, your teeth may look speckled or mottled. After the cleaning, your dentist will spread a protective gel over your gums and place retractors in your mouth. These retractors keep your lips and mouth from coming in contact with the whitening gel.
At the end of your visit, you'll probably notice a significant improvement in your smile. In fact, many people experience a three- to eight-shade improvement in their teeth after professional whitening. You can expect your whitening results to last two to three years or longer. You can keep your teeth whiter by quitting smoking and avoiding or limiting foods and beverages that can cause stains, such as red wine, coffee, tea, cola, sports drinks, berries and soy sauce.
Renew your smile with teeth whitening. Call (406) 727-9889 to schedule an appointment with your dentist in Great Falls, MT, Dr. Pence of Dental Care of Great Falls.