About 19% of people in the United States have whitened their teeth, as this popular cosmetic dental treatment can dramatically brighten your pearly whites. If you’re thinking about teeth whitening, now’s the time to get ready for holiday photos and family get-togethers.
Find out which professional whitening treatment is right for you by booking an evaluation with Adam Cottrill, DMD, at Nashville Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Nashville, Tennessee, by phone or online.
The best time to whiten your teeth is before a big event, including the holidays, when you’ll probably be in photos. Why? Your teeth are likely at their brightest right after whitening treatments.
While there are habits you can adopt to keep your smile white, teeth tend to gradually stain over time because of certain foods, drinks, and/or lifestyle habits.
Dr. Cottrill discusses your whitening options to help you find a solution that matches your needs and goals. Nashville Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry provides in-office whitening that takes about 45 minutes, as well as offers at-home trays with professional-strength whitening gel.
In-office whitening offers the most dramatic results with fewer treatments, but you can achieve similar results with the at-home whitening kits Dr. Cottrill provides. Follow his instructions exactly as directed to create an attractive, holiday-ready grin.
Additional ways to keep your teeth as white as possible include:
Foods that tend to stain include colored frostings, brightly colored candies, tomato sauces, popsicles, soy and other dark sauces, dark-colored juices, berries, and more.
It’s especially important to avoid foods and drinks that stain right after teeth whitening (particularly within the first 48 hours), as well as acidic foods, as they can more easily penetrate tooth enamel immediately after whitening treatments.
Additional cosmetic dentistry options available for individuals with tooth damage include dental implants (including All-on-4 implants), veneers, crowns, bridges, dental bonding, and dentures.
Nashville Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry also offers Invisalign®, clear braces, smile makeovers, and full mouth reconstruction. Dr. Cottrill determines which options you’re a candidate for. Our on-site dental lab offers convenient restorations without long wait times.
There’s still plenty of time to whiten your teeth before it’s time to say “cheese” for holiday photos. Schedule an appointment today with Dr. Cottrill at Nashville Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry by contacting us by phone or requesting an appointment online.
