onClick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href=http://www.rochesteradvanceddentistry.com/index.html>Rochester Advanced Dentistry has helped many people just like you restore their smile and regain a youthful appearance with Zoom! Whitening that offers immediate results up to 9 shades lighter and brighter! Rochester Advanced Dentistry also offers free consultations and affordable financing.
Very few people are blessed with truly white teeth. Actually, our teeth are a variety of shades from white to yellowish- white. Daily habits, like drinking coffee, tea and wine and smoking cause stains and dullness that only worsen as we age. Some medications and medical disorders can also cause tooth discoloration.
No surprise then, that teeth whitening has become such a popular quick-fix method for regaining your smile’s youthful brilliance.w
But what is the best way to whiten your teeth? The choices can be confusing. Some say it’s home whitening while others swear by laser whitening.
Let’s look at both methods to determine your best choice.
The three main whitening methods include:
- Laser whitening in your dentist’s office: The most costly but the most effective and long lasting
- Custom-fitted whitening tray and prescription gel: Less expensive and can be done at home when you have the time
- Over the counter whitening solutions: Good results over time and the least expensive. Home use on your schedule is a plus for the budget-conscious.
Over-the-counter solutions include toothpaste, white strips, and brush-on whiteners, but offer short-term whitening only. While they can quickly and inexpensively solve your problem for that big night out, you’re likely to see the same old you the next day.
A custom bleaching tray made from an impression of your mouth is worn over your teeth for a few hours every day. A small amount of bleaching gel is placed inside the tray, and as the gel sits against your teeth, stains are slowly removed. Results can be seen within one to two weeks.
Laser whitening, however, is quick, effective and affordable, and the results last for many months, depending on your personal habits. Laser whitening has been proven safe when the procedure is performed under the care of a qualified dentist. Many dentists consider laser whitening to be the safest of all cosmetic dental procedures for providing superior whitening.
If tooth whitening alone will not correct the stains or discoloration on your teeth, talk to your dentist about bonding and veneers.
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