Brighten Your Smile: Teeth Whitening Solutions in Tampa, FL

The most popular cosmetic dental treatment is whitening. Staining is caused by many things, including drinks (coffee, tea, red wine) and foods, tobacco, medications like tetracycline, and genetics.

Teeth whitening tampa fl is a safe and effective procedure for brightening your smile. It can't make crowns or fillings white, but it will improve the look of natural teeth.

At-Home Whitening

If your teeth are stained and discolored, whitening is an easy solution that can brighten your smile. Whitening typically works best on natural, healthy teeth with no fillings or crowns.

Over-the-counter whitening products contain a lower strength of hydrogen peroxide, and this weak acid oxidizes surface stains to break them up. Many of these products also include ingredients to protect gum tissue and make the bleaching process less irritating.

At-home whitening trays and whitening gel are easy to use, and most products require twice-a-day rinsing for 14 days. Most patients can expect to see a 1 or 2 shade improvement in tooth color.

Before starting your whitening at home, it’s important to have a dental exam and cleaning. This will ensure that your mouth is healthy enough to benefit from whitening and to help you understand your cosmetic options. You’ll need to avoid foods or drinks that can stain teeth, and brush and floss regularly.

In-Office Whitening

Teeth whitening tampa fl is an easy and economical way to lighten tooth enamel and dentin to a more natural bright shade. Staining of teeth is caused by food, tobacco, aging and certain antibiotic medications such as tetracycline. Unlike over the counter whiteners, professional bleaching procedures use higher concentrations of whitening gel to make your smile significantly whiter.

During the in-office whitening session, we will apply a whitening agent to your teeth which is then exposed and activated with a specialized chairside light. We will also place a guard to protect the gums and cheeks during treatment. You will have an opportunity to relax, listen to music or watch TV while the teeth whitening tampa fl process takes place.

In office whitening is usually completed in one hour or less. Most patients with good oral health are candidates for this procedure. We recommend the KOR package which includes take home custom trays and whitening gel for maintenance after your in office whitening.

Zoom Whitening

The zoom whitening procedure is an in-office bleaching technique that utilizes the advanced power chairside lamp to speed up the process of lightening the tooth enamel and dentin. It is a non-invasive treatment and does not cause any discomfort or pain. The hydrogen peroxide in the whitening gel is broken down and oxygen enters into the enamel and dentin to bleach any stains, but leaves the structure of the tooth unchanged. This treatment can whiten teeth by 4-8 shades in a short period of time. With proper zoom whitening aftercare, the result will last for years.

Your dentist will perform a standard dental exam to ensure your gums and teeth are healthy enough for the whitening process. They will also note any crowns, fillings, or veneers that may not respond to teeth whitening tampa fl. This way, they can recommend a whitening technique that will be best for you. You can keep your teeth bright by avoiding foods and drinks that stain them, using a toothpaste with calcium and low abrasivity, and flossing regularly.

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin custom shells of tooth-colored materials bonded to the front surface of teeth to change their appearance. They correct many cosmetic dental issues, including chips, cracks, gaps between teeth, discoloration, and more. They are also less invasive than crowns and caps. Some dental insurance providers may cover them, depending on whether they deem the procedure medically necessary rather than just cosmetic.

During a visit, the dentist will remove a small amount of enamel to make room for the veneers. They will then take a mold of your teeth to guide the lab in creating them. During a second office visit, they will check the color and fit of the veneers and bond them into place.

Veneers need the same level of maintenance as your natural teeth, so you must brush and floss regularly. Additionally, it is important to avoid chewing on hard foods such as ice and boiled sweets. This can damage the underlying teeth.