Achieve a Bright Smile With Dr. Dailley
Our teeth can create an impeccable first impression, but they can also be our biggest source of embarrassment. When your teeth become discolored, or yellowed, the immediate urge is to hide them, and with them, your smile. At Dailley Dental Care, our Berkeley dentist offers professional teeth whitening. This cosmetic treatment will brighten the teeth to reveal a sparkling smile anyone would be proud of.
What Is Professional Teeth Whitening?
With professional teeth whitening, you can see dramatic results after a single visit to our Berkeley office. Professional teeth whitening can bring your teeth up to eight shades whiter in a single visit. In-office teeth whitening can penetrate deeper below the tooth’s surface, creating stunning results. Our teeth whitening treatments allow more staining to be removed and helps keep your teeth whiter for longer than they would with at-home whitening methods.
Visit our Berkeley, CA office to have your teeth professionally whitened today and see the difference a whitening treatment from our dentists can make.
Why Do Our Teeth Stain?
There are many reasons your teeth can become discolored. A few examples include:
- Foods and beverages — Coffee, tea, wine, soda, and starchy foods such as pizza, pasta, and potatoes can lead to tooth staining. Acidic foods (lemons, coffee, etc) can also wear down the enamel on your teeth.
- Tobacco use — Smoking cigarettes or chewing tobacco consistently can easily stain your teeth.
- Oral trauma — A sports injury, an auto accident, or other facial trauma can disturb enamel formation in children and discolor adult teeth as well.
- Aging — As we age, the outer layer of tooth enamel starts to wear away, exposing the yellow dentin underneath. This leaves our teeth vulnerable to the damage they were once protected from.
- Genetics — Thicker and whiter enamel runs in some families, while others are more susceptible to yellow teeth.
- Environment — During tooth formation, too much fluoride from high levels in water or excessive use of fluoride toothpaste and rinses can cause fluorosis or white spots on the teeth.
- Poor oral hygiene — No one has perfect dental hygiene, but brushing and flossing regularly shouldn’t be skipped. The longer food and beverages sit on teeth, the more time they have to stain.
- Taking certain medications — Many common medications such as painkillers and antibiotics can lead to tooth discoloration over time. Certain medical treatments, such as radiation and chemotherapy, also list discolored teeth as a side effect.
There are a lot of factors that can lead to a dull, yellow smile. But our team is here to help. If you’re looking for professional teeth whitening in Berkeley, San Francisco, Oakland, or San Jose, CA, call our office at (510) 848-0114.
The Teeth Whitening Process
At Dailley Dental Care, we provide professional at-home whitening kits, so our patients have the convenience of brightening their smiles on their own time. You’ll simply visit our Berkeley office twice to get fitted for your customized whitening kit.
At your initial consultation, Dr. Dailley will take molds of your teeth to create customized plastic trays to hold the whitening solution. After your trays have been fabricated, you’ll return to our office for a second appointment, where we’ll make sure your whitening trays fit properly.
You’ll receive instructions on how to wear the trays for optimal results. In most cases, this will involve wearing them either overnight or twice per day for several weeks.
Caring for Your Professionally Whitened Teeth
With proper care, your teeth can remain white for up to three years.
After a whitening treatment, it’s important to take care of your smile to prevent further staining and avoid possibly damaging your teeth. Use a soft-bristled brush with lukewarm water when cleaning your teeth, and avoid hot or cold foods for at least one day after your whitening treatment.
To get the most out of your whitening results, do your best to avoid foods and beverages that could stain your smile, including wine, tea, soda, and coffee. Tobacco use and acidic foods can also reduce your teeth’s shine.
Practicing healthy oral hygiene such as brushing after meals, flossing, and visiting Dr. Dailley every six months will also prolong their luster. We also recommend scheduling a touch-up appointment occasionally.
After whitening your teeth, it’s completely normal to experience sensitivity. This discomfort should stop once you have finished your bleaching treatment. If it doesn’t, sensitivity toothpaste can help alleviate the symptoms.
Following these steps will protect your teeth and give you a dazzling smile for years to come.