Give Your Smile Sparkle with Teeth Whitening
To restore your smile’s youthful, white glow, consider teeth whitening with Dr. Wisdom Akpaka of Coral Springs, FL. Our contemporary dental office will cater to your comforts, while providing you with either chairside Zoom! Whitening or custom-fabricated take-home trays and potent bleaching gel so that you can brighten your smile in the comfort of your own home.
Teeth Stains
Human tooth enamel is the most durable substance our bodies create, yet because it is porous, the surface of tooth enamel can stain. We call this extrinsic staining. Teeth also can change color due to internal influences. For instance, tetracycline medications taken by the mother during pregnancy can cause discoloration of the baby’s teeth. We call this intrinsic staining.
Many factors contribute to stains, and discolorations vary in shade and hue. Stains may originate from:
- Aging
- Dark beverages
- Dark foods
- Fluoride ingestion during childhood
- Genetics
- Medications: tetracycline antibiotics, doxycycline, chlorhexidine, cetylpyridinium chloride, antihistamines, blood pressure medication
- Poor oral health/hygiene
- Radiation, chemotherapy
- Tobacco use
- Trauma to teeth
Treatment for Topical Stains
Zoom! Whitening for Instant Results – This system is administered in our office, and it involves a bleaching solution being exposed to light for a chemical reaction. When light activates the solution, stains are oxidized and lifted to the surface, where they can be washed away. Zoom! Whitening is renowned for whitening teeth 6 to 10 shades with a single treatment. The procedure takes about an hour, and it is perfect for people who need instant results.
Home Whitening for Convenience – Some patients prefer to whiten their teeth gradually, in the comfort of their own home. Our dentists provides a safe, effective home kit that includes custom-fitted mouth trays and a strong, safe bleaching gel. You will wear your bleach-filled trays for an hour or two each day, over one to two weeks. Busy professionals and parents often undergo daily treatments during their commute to work or school, though nighttime treatment is very popular. You will control the time of treatment, as well as the results. Simply stop treatment when your teeth reach the desired shade. Be sure to keep your trays and solution, because you can touch-up the results as needed. Should you deplete your supply of bleaching solution, call us to order and pick up more. If you are concerned about the sensitivity of your teeth, we will advise you on how to modify the use of your home whitening trays.
Treatment for Intrinsic Stains
If your teeth are discolored from medications, fluorosis, trauma, or genetics, the stains may be internal. Our dentists can determine whether the discoloration originates from within or is only on the surface. Should you have intrinsic stains, the dentist will recommend a restorative procedure for permanent teeth whitening.
Cosmetic bonding can be applied as a veneer in a single office visit. The material covers the visible part of a stained tooth, to blend seamlessly with surrounding teeth. With good oral health and the absence of injury, bonding can last five to seven years or longer.
Porcelain veneers are another durable and esthetically pleasing option. Each veneer is a thin porcelain shell bonded to the surface of a tooth. Our dentists design each veneer for the most natural, attractive result.
A porcelain dental crown can be used to cover a tooth completely, reinforcing its structure and also providing a custom-shaded shell around the tooth that looks like a natural tooth.
Contact Us Now
Whitening your smile can take years off of your appearance. If you live in the Coral Springs area and desire a younger, whiter, brighter smile, call Wisdom Dental to schedule a teeth whitening consultation today.