Teeth can naturally become stained, dull, or discolored over time. Staining may be the result of our wrong food and lifestyle habits, smoking, tobacco use, genetics, intake of certain medications, or aging. The best and most popular way to eliminate these dental stains and brighten teeth is a teeth whitening procedure. 

What causes teeth stains?

Certain foods and drinks, such as coffee, tea, and red wine, can stain your teeth. Tobacco products, including cigarettes and chewing tobacco, can stain your teeth. Certain medications, including some antibiotics, antihistamines, and antipsychotic medicines, also can cause teeth stains.

How to whiten teeth fast?

There are several options available to whiten the teeth. It includes home remedies, whitening strips, professional teeth whitening, etc. Among all these, the best and fastest way to make your teeth radiant is by undergoing a professional teeth whitening procedure by your Dentist in Dallas, TX. 

• Professional teeth whitening

Professional teeth whitening is the fastest, most effective way to whiten teeth. Your dentist will apply a specially formulated whitening gel containing highly potent hydrogen peroxide to your teeth. The gel is then activated by a laser light, which speeds up the bleaching process. The treatment lasts about 45 minutes. Your teeth will be up to eight shades whiter when you leave the office. 

• Professional teeth whitening kits

For those who wish to whiten their teeth in the comforts of their own home, the  Dallas Dentist provides professional whitening kits. A professional teeth whitening kit, complete with custom mouth trays, can make your teeth three to eight shades whiter in about one week.

After your dental professional takes impressions of your teeth, they will send the impressions to a lab to create your teeth whitening trays. Your dentist will also provide you with instructions on how to use the kit and will provide you with the bleaching agent.

When your kit arrives, you’ll fill the trays with the bleaching agent and wear your kit for 30 minutes each day or as directed by your dentist.

Professional teeth whitening kits produce more dramatic and quick results than whitening toothpaste or over-the-counter whitening strips. 

• Teeth whitening toothpaste

While toothpaste can help remove surface stains, they aren’t the best option for whitening teeth. They usually contain abrasive ingredients that can scratch the enamel, dulling teeth in the process.

• Over-the-counter whitening products

Over-the-counter whitening products can be very effective, but if they cause tooth sensitivity, stop using them and consult your dentist for recommendations. Keep in mind that these products only remove the surface stains on teeth, so they won’t lighten the color of your teeth by much.

The Dentist in Dallas recommends in-office teeth whitening as the best way to whiten your teeth fast and safely, as the procedure uses highly potent bleaching gel, a high-powered light, and protective measures to whiten teeth in just one appointment.

If you want to know more about teeth whitening procedures, visit our Dallas dentist at One Health Dental, located at 4801 S Buckner Blvd Suite 800, Dallas, TX 75227, or book your consultation today by calling us at (214) 275-4808.