You know how you savor the brightness that comes with summer? What if you could carry that feeling of brightness with you long after summer is over simply by brightening the color of your teeth? Sure, it may not have the same effect as the warm sun on your shoulders during a day at the beach, but when you smile and your pearly whites actually look white, it can certainly give you something to keep smiling about.
One of the most effective ways to brighten your teeth is to have a laser teeth whitening procedure performed by your dentist. This technique typically provides the most dramatic whitening results and also offers results that are the most long-lasting. The good news is that in addition to impressive results, the procedure is simple to do, only requiring an hour or less in your dentist’s office.
When you opt for laser teeth whitening, the first thing that occurs is that your teeth are professionally cleaned, just as if you were having a routine cleaning appointment. This ensures that as much plaque, tartar and debris is removed from your teeth as possible before the whitening procedure begins. You will then select the shade of white that you desire along with your dentist – your teeth can become substantially whiter with this procedure, even if you have stubborn and persistent stains.
The next step is for you dentist to place a protective guard over your gums. This is done simply as a precautionary measure so that your gums don’t come into contact with the bleaching agent, which can irritate the soft tissue. Once completed, the bleaching agent is gently brushed onto the enamel surfaces of your teeth. A laser light is then used to activate the whitening agent so the magic can occur.
The beauty of this procedure is that you instantly see results and can walk out of the office with brighter, whiter and more beautiful teeth. There is no need to wear cumbersome trays with whitening solution in them or to have to repeat the process over and over, as is needed with some other methods of tooth whitening.
In addition to instant results, you can also expect your results to last. Of course, it’s important to stick to a regimen of good oral hygiene and to visit your dentist regularly for professional cleanings to achieve maximum results, but these are steps you should be taking every day just for your overall oral health anyway. You may also want to try to avoid excessive use of foods, drinks and habits that can result in tooth discoloration, such as smoking, red wine and coffee.
As the summer winds down, extend that feeling of summer brightness that makes the corners of your mouth rise by brightening your teeth with a laser tooth whitening procedure. It’ll give you a reason to smile long after Labor Day comes and goes, signifying the unofficial end of summer.
For more information about laser teeth whitening, contact Park Dental Care in Queens at 718-274-1515.
