By Arthur Kezian
I love yellow teeth, said no one ever! Let’s be honest, no one finds yellow-tinged teeth attractive. If you’re someone who cares about your looks, it’s time to consider teeth whitening. You don’t have to go to drastic measures and make your teeth stark white, but a brighter, whiter smile is definitely aesthetically pleasing. You can achieve whiter teeth in as little as 3 days! It’s one of the simplest changes your Los Angeles cosmetic dentist can give your smile!
Laser Teeth Whitening:
- Let’s start with laser teeth whitening – the pros? It whitens your teeth and it’s one of the quickest methods. The cons? It can be harsh for your teeth, gums, and soft tissues in the mouth as well as can be more costly. The reason laser whitening is more costly is because it is usually done in-office, a laser light is used for the procedure, and the bleaching agents are much stronger. Being that the bleaching agents are much stronger, they can cause more sensitivity. If you are prone to sensitive teeth and gums, or would not like to pay too much for whitening, then laser whitening may not be the best solution for you. If cost and sensitivity don’t faze you, then laser whitening will be the quickest way you can whiten your teeth. It is always important that you and your dentist talk about taking precautions to protect the root surfaces of your teeth from becoming too sensitive.
Take-Home Whitening:
The next type of teeth whitening is also offered at a dental office, but it is made for you to take home with you. Your dentist will take impressions of your teeth to have whitening trays made specifically for your bite. You will then be given proper instructions on using your take-home whitening kit and can see a huge difference in just 3 days. This type of whitening can also be costly if compared to store bought whitening options, but this whitening system is more of an investment because you can keep your trays for years to come. Sensitivity can also occur from whitening trays but there are always tips to prevent the sensitivity. Plus, the whitening is in your hands. If you feel rather sensitive, you can prolong the teeth whitening process and take it slower.
Drugstore Whitening:
There are also whitening options you can find at your local drugstores. Pros? They are the least costly! Cons? Teeth whitening results may take a longer time to achieve. Store bought whitening systems have lower percentages of bleaching agents in them and therefore don’t whiten your teeth as quickly as the abovementioned options, but they do work! Sensitivity can also occur from these so make sure you are taking the proper precautions before you start whitening.
Now that you are aware of the different options out there, it’s time to decide which option best suits you and your needs. If you have specific questions about this blog, or whitening in general, feel free to call our office at (323) 467-2777. Dr. Arthur A. Kezian, and his staff will provide you with answers to your questions. Remember, bright smiles are great smiles!
Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777