Helping You Achieve Whiter Teeth

One of the more common cosmetic requests we receive is for a whiter smile. Whether preparing for a job interview or just interested in obtaining a brighter smile, people are often curious about our professional solutions to discoloration. We offer people in Albuquerque, NM, a host of cosmetic treatments, including professional teeth whitening treatments that can use from home.

Looking at the Factors Behind Your Stains

Understanding the causes of your teeth stains can help you make better decisions in your daily life to improve brightness and health. For example, did you know that beverages that contain dark pigments may be more likely to stain teeth? You may consider cutting back on coffee, soda, tea, red wine, and fruit juice. In addition, foods and drinks high in sugar promote plaque buildup. Plaque not only increases the risk of tooth decay and gum disease but also makes stains more visible. Poor oral hygiene, such as lack of brushing, flossing, and routine dental cleanings, also enables serious plaque buildup to occur.

Preventive Opportunities

In order to prevent teeth stains, you should change how you eat and drink, avoiding the foods and drinks that promote discoloration and plaque buildup. Drinking more water and enjoying healthier snacks, such as fresh fruits, veggies, nuts, and dairy products, help prevent staining. You should also be sure you brush your teeth twice a day, when you wake up and again before bed, for two minutes each time. Flossing before bed is also absolutely essential. Finally, make time for a dental cleaning, which allows our team to remove plaque from your smile and polish your teeth.

Professional Teeth Whitening

Now, let’s talk about our at-home teeth whitening system. When you come to the office, we will assess the cause and severity of your discoloration. We then take detailed impressions to create a set of trays from a plastic material. We send you home with these trays, as well as a powerful bleaching gel. When the patient fills the trays with gel and wears them daily for a set amount of time, this breaks up discoloration and brightens smiles, sometimes by multiple shades. The trays need to be worn between 30 and 45 minutes each day, and the total treatment time usually takes between one and two weeks. If you have any questions about our professional teeth whitening system, then please contact our team today.

Let’s Talk About Whitening

At Snow Park Dental, Dr. Mark A. Miller and our team want to work with you to help you enjoy a bright and stunning smile. Contact us today at (505) 596-4479 to schedule a consultation and discuss our cosmetic treatments at our Albuquerque, NM, office. We welcome patients and families from Rio Rancho, Tijeras, Los Lunas, and all surrounding communities.

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