Teeth Whitening Towson, MD ![]() What Causes Teeth To Stain?Your teeth may change color and look more yellow, brown, or grey due to a number of reasons:
How Teeth Whitening WorksWe can perform whitening procedure on your teeth with excellent results. Whitening involves bleaching of the teeth. Bleach includes active ingredients like hydrogen peroxide or hydrogen carbamide in a concentration of 10-20 percent. By applying bleach to your teeth, we can make your teeth five to seven times brighter. Teeth whitening, however, is not a permanent process and your teeth will become discolored again after a year or two if you continue to consume dark foods. Types of Tooth Whitening TreatmentsVital WhiteningVital whitening is performed on a tooth, which has a live nerve. To whiten these teeth, we will apply the bleaching gel, solution, or varnish to your teeth and will accelerate the whitening process with a laser light. Vital whitening takes about 30 to 90 minutes and may require multiple sessions, depending on how stained your teeth are. Keep in mind, however, that whitening only reveals the natural bright white color of your teeth; if your teeth are naturally yellowish, it cannot change their color. Non-Vital WhiteningNon-vital whitening procedures are performed on teeth whose nerves are dead. These teeth may have intrinsic stains that stem from inside the tooth. To whiten these teeth, we may place a bleaching gel inside your teeth and cover it with a temporary filling. We may have to repeat the procedure until your teeth are adequately brightened. Keep in mind, though, that not all intrinsic, or even extrinsic, stains respond well to whitening procedures. If this is the case with you, we may recommend other procedures like dental bonding or dental veneers to improve the look of your teeth. Risks of Teeth Whitening ProcedureTeeth whitening procedure is an incredibly safe procedure. However, it may pose a risk for some people and may offer limited effectiveness to others.
Teeth whitening is a cost-effective and safe procedure, which can brighten your smile. If you feel interested in whitening your teeth, call us today (410) 828-1717 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Keith A. Boenning. |