Even with diligent dental care, your teeth may not look as white as you want them to. Culprits like coffee, smoking, or certain foods can stain your teeth. While these stains don’t hurt your teeth, they can dull your smile and leave you feeling self-conscious. Teeth whitening can restore your dazzling white smile.
What is Teeth Whitening?
Do you keep your lips closed when you smile to keep anyone from seeing your stained teeth? At Renew MD we have professional-grade treatments to whiten your teeth in minutes instead of weeks or months.
Teeth become stained when particles become caught in the pores of the enamel. This happens over time, even with good dental hygiene, leaving teeth looking yellow. Teeth whitening uses a special light and gel as a fast and convenient way to achieve a bright white smile.
How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Staining and yellowing start when particles become embedded in the enamel, the tooth’s hard outer layer. Surface stains may fade with whitening toothpaste and at-home treatments, but these can’t achieve the results of a professional treatment.
At Renew MD we use a xenon light that feels completely comfortable. We also apply a special gel that protects teeth from the bright xenon light. In combination, they can achieve a level of sparkling whiteness in a matter of minutes. This treatment penetrates the enamel to remove even deep staining.
How Long Does Teeth Whitening Last?
The lasting power of your whiter smile depends on how you take care of your results. Excellent dental hygiene will keep your teeth bright. You should also avoid coffee, red wine, smoking, and anything likely to cause stains. Your teeth will eventually start to lose their shine, but you can have another treatment for another round of long-lasting results.
How Much Does Teeth Whitening Cost?
Costs for teeth whitening will vary based on your provider, location, and the type of whitening your provider uses. The average cost of teeth whitening is $250. In the time that you enjoy a brilliant smile from this treatment, you could spend that much on at-home products without seeing the same results.
Can I Whiten My Teeth at Home?
At-home whitening products do work to give you a brighter smile. They take time to achieve those results, though, sometimes weeks or months. They also do not reach as deep into the enamel as the xenon light in a professional teeth whitening. The professional treatment takes less than ten minutes to achieve brilliant results.
Am I a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?
Do you have healthy teeth that look stained or yellow? You probably make a good candidate for teeth whitening. This treatment causes no damage to the teeth, so you can have it as often as you need to keep your smile vividly white.
Take the Next Step
If you’d like to learn more about teeth whitening, we encourage you to schedule a private consultation with Renew MD in Reno, Nevada. Call us at (775) 852-4500 or fill out our convenient online contact form. We look forward to meeting you!