There are plenty of reasons for dull or discolored tooth enamel – wear and tear, age, years of dark-colored drinks and sauces, injury, and more. The reasons your teeth are the color they are is important, and it also matters what kind of teeth you want to have. Your Red Bank dentist offers cosmetic dentistry options that deliver whiter teeth for total smile perfection or a few simple corrections that deliver a beautiful smile.
The Easiest Way to Whiten Teeth
A professional teeth-whitening treatment is the easiest way to brighten tooth enamel for patients who qualify. If your teeth are stained, the powerful bleaching agents that from your Red Bank dentist can break apart discoloration and make natural teeth the whitest they can be. There are two options for professional teeth-whitening, depending on your comfort level, lifestyle, and patience:
- In-office teeth whitening. A one-hour procedure in your dentist’s office involves the application of whitening material to teeth and curing it to activate the bleaching agent for white, shining teeth.
- At-home teeth whitening. Deep bleaching is one of the most effective and powerful whitening treatments. It takes a few weeks to complete but the customized trays you wear while you sleep, combined with an in-office bleaching treatment, can often help patients with gray or medication-stained teeth to achieve a whiter smile.
Tweak Discolored Teeth
If you do not qualify for teeth-whitening treatment, or your cosmetic dental concerns are bigger than surface brightening, it’s time to talk to your dentist about restorations like a porcelain tooth crown. The beauty of a customized crown is that it matches your natural tooth enamel and blends in with the rest of your smile. Instead of having a tooth that stands out because it is the wrong color, you will have an even, cohesive smile.
A porcelain crown is commonly referred to as a cap because it works like a covering for your natural teeth. Whether it’s damage, deterioration, an odd shape, or, of course, discoloration that you want to hide, a customized crown can complete your smile. This procedure usually takes only two visits to your dentist to complete.
Transform Your Entire Smile
If you want your entire smile to be whiter, brighter, and flawless, the most powerful treatment is customized porcelain veneers. These thin, personalized, porcelain shells are made specifically for your smile in shape, size, length, width, translucency, and color so they look completely natural and fit flawlessly together over your teeth. This cosmetic dentistry treatment is an investment, and that whiter smile you’ve always wanted will be a permanent reality.
Get a Smile Makeover from Your Red Bank Dentist
There is always a way to get whiter teeth, if you are open to the many options available from your Red Bank dentist. For some patients, an overdue teeth cleaning can brighten their teeth enough to make them happy (and healthier). For others, small corrections using composite tooth-colored fillings can transform a marred smile. Consult Red Bank dentist Dr. Carole Sherrod Jewell to discover what’s best for your smile goals and be proud to reveal your teeth again.
