{"id":647,"date":"2015-12-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/brightening-your-smile-is-easy-3\/"},"modified":"2015-12-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-12-30T00:00:00","slug":"brightening-your-smile-is-easy-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/brightening-your-smile-is-easy-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Brightening Your Smile Is Easy!"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/socialmediafordentistry2.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/543_brighten-smiles.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"543\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-320\" \/>  <strong>IS YOUR SMILE AS WHITE<\/strong> as it used to be? Even good oral hygiene won\u2019t prevent tooth discoloration forever. While daily brushing and flossing help keep your teeth clean\u00a0and healthy, it\u2019s normal to feel like your smile is lacking some sparkle as you get older. If you\u2019re looking to bring that sparkle back, cosmetic tooth\u00a0whitening may be\u00a0the answer! <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Teeth Change Color Over Time <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Here are some reasons our teeth may be a bit more discolored\u00a0than we\u2019d like: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Food and Drink:<\/strong> Coffee, tea, red wine, and cola are all drinks with strong\u00a0color pigments that easily attach to enamel, the outer part of the tooth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> Over time, tooth enamel gets thinner, allowing the more yellow dentin to show through.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tobacco Use:<\/strong> The tar in tobacco is naturally dark, and nicotine, when mixed with oxygen in the air, turns into a yellow surface-staining substance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Tooth Whitening\u00a0Is A Simple Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Whitening agents use\u00a0hydrogen peroxide in one form or another to brighten your smile. Hydrogen peroxide acts as a strong bleaching agent that breaks up deep stains into smaller pieces, making the color less concentrated and your teeth brighter. It\u2019s that simple!  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5VVtzd0guas?rel=0\" width=\"543\" height=\"305\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe> <\/p>\n<h3><strong>There Are Whitening Options For Everyone<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> <strong>In-office bleaching<\/strong>\u00a0is done at the dentist\u2019s office and is a fast, effective way to whiten your teeth. You can usually get your whitening done in one to three visits, depending on the method used and the severity of tooth discoloration.  When you come in to get your teeth whitened, a substance is applied to\u00a0cover and protect your gums. The whitening gel is then applied directly to the tooth surface. This gel is then activated, usually by a laser light, enhancing the action of the whitening agent. These professional tools\u00a0produce the fastest\u00a0tooth-whitening results.  <strong>At-home bleaching is another option!<\/strong> Many use at-home whitening kits to supplement their in-office whitening treatments. Ask us about our at-home whitening kits\u00a0after your\u00a0in-office whitening procedure to keep your\u00a0newly white smile sparkling!  Over-the-counter whitening kits are also widely available for home use. These provide trays to hold whitening gel or whitening strips that stick to your teeth. Over-the-counter products contain a weaker whitening agent than the products you can get from your dentist and as a result, require a longer treatment period. <strong>Feel free to reach out to us with any questions\u00a0when using at-home products and always follow package directions.<\/strong>  <strong>Whitening toothpaste<\/strong> is another simple option for those who want a whiter smile! Whitening toothpastes contain abrasives that remove stains on the enamel, helping your teeth stay clean and bright. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Put The Shine Back In Your Smile!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Whitening procedures are a fast and simple way to boost your confidence and brighten your smile. And getting that white, sparkly smile you\u2019ve always wanted has never been easier. Give us a call or stop by. We\u2019d love to discuss what whitening options would be best for you and your teeth! <\/p>\n<h4>Thank you for placing your trust in our practice!<\/h4>\n<h6>Top image by Flickr user <span style=\"color: #2a7abd;\"><a style=\"color: #2a7abd;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/markjsebastian\/7824209576\" target=\"_blank\">mark sebastian<\/a><\/span> used under <span style=\"color: #2a7abd;\"><a style=\"color: #2a7abd;\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike 4.0 license<\/a><\/span>. Image cropped and modified from original.<\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #d9d9d9;\">The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.<\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>IS YOUR SMILE AS WHITE<\/strong> as it used to be? 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