Is Professional Teeth Whitening Right for You?

Ritter and Ramsey General and Cosmetic Dentistry service Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, and all of Palm Beach County, Florida.

What are my Teeth Whitening Options?

If you’re an avid coffee drinker, chances are, you’ve recently noticed the brightness of your teeth have started to lack their luster. There are tons of reasons as to why your teeth are starting to lose their brightness, from consuming wine, alcohol, tea, all tobacco products, and quite frankly even old age can be a factor. Have you ever thought if a professional tooth whitening session is right for you?

To brighten up your smile, sometimes it’s just as easy as visiting your dental professional for a professional teeth whitening session. However, there are tons of other methods available in the cosmetic dentistry market that can prove to be better options for you.

Is Professional Teeth Whitening for Me?

Much like all cosmetic procedures, the patient must be in good health before undergoing a cosmetic procedure, both oral and non-oral. Here are some points to help evaluate whether or not you are a good candidate for a professional tooth whitening session.

  1. Good Oral Health: This is the #1 point to evaluate before moving forward. Your dental professional will likely conduct an examination and consultation prior to your session to ensure there is no decay or bacteria living in your teeth or gums currently as this can negatively affect your whitening results.
  2. No Receding Gum Lines: If you have an infection in your mouth or some sort of gum disease or even too much buildup of tartar, your gums will start to recede away from your teeth and won’t latch on to your teeth strong enough. If this is the case, your dental professional will recommend to have this issue repaired before moving forward with any teeth whitening. If there’s too much plaque or tartar build up, the whitening procedure won’t work.
  3. No Fillings: If you have a dental filling, your dentist won’t recommend a tooth whitening session as it won’t work on your dental caps or fillings. If you have any dental restorations on the front of your teeth, a whitening session won’t benefit these restorations and other options may be available to you instead, such as replacing these restorations with new ones.
  4. Badly Yellowed Teeth: If your teeth are badly yellowed, but haven’t yet crossed over into major discoloration like brownish or grayish tones, then you may be the perfect candidate for a professional whitening session. If there is major discoloration, a professional whitening session may not be able to brighten up those teeth. Your dentist may recommend veneers in this case.

If you have minor staining, over-the- counter products like pastes or strips may work best for you. These options are also much less expensive than those available at your dental office. It’s also important to have a professional teeth cleaning with your dentist at least twice a year to help prevent the buildup of plaque, which in turn, can help keep your teeth whiter and brighter for longer. Talk to your dentist about the right option for you and if a professional tooth whitening method is right for you and the health of your smile.

Ritter and Ramsey team to provide the best in cosmetic and general dentistry procedures for you and your entire family including professional teeth whitening. Experience the difference, consult with Ritter and Ramsey today.

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