Ask your Dentist in La Jolla, Dr. David
Kitchen, about teeth whitening, especially if you have been less than happy
with your not so pearly whites. Your San Diego Dentist has the tools to give you
a smile that you will be proud to show off.
Tooth whitening in La Jolla is more
affordable than you think, and will last much longer than over the counter
tooth whitening products that you will find at your local pharmacy.
Your teeth can become discolored for a
variety of reasons. If you drink coffee, tea, or red wine, your teeth will bear
the brunt of your actions. Eating food with strong colors can also wreck havoc
with the color of your teeth. Smokers will notice a yellowish tinge to their
teeth, while older people will experience darker teeth as they age. Other
causes could included tartar build up, fillings and tooth decay. If your teeth
have experienced some sort of trauma, the blood vessels and nerves inside your
teeth can also become darker over time due to the trauma.
According to your 92037 Dentist, your
teeth can also become stained from medication. Certain antibiotics such as
Tetracycline can darken your teeth, and if prescribed to a child with baby
teeth could affect the adult teeth that have yet to erupt.
You can keep your teeth white if you avoid
food and drink such as red wine, coffee, and tea. Brush and floss regularly and
have your teeth professionally cleaned by your La Jolla Dentist for whiter,
brighter teeth. Quit smoking and you will not only help your teeth, but your
body as well.
At home, whiteners and toothpastes do work,
but have to be used continually, which can be expensive. According to your
San Diego Dentist, some of those same whiteners could be extremely abrasive.
So much so, that they could slowly be removing the enamel on your teeth.
Talk to your La Jolla Dentist about In-Office
tooth Whitening. Dr. Kitchen will determine whether your teeth would benefit
from whitening from the inside out, or from the outside in. Internal bleaching
is the only option that is available if you have discoloration because of root
canals.
Although there are no known side effects,
tooth whitening can cause tender gums and increased sensitivity.
If you are tired of looking at your
reflection in the mirror only to dislike what you see, contact Dr. Kitchen for
a no obligation tooth whitening consultation.