I have yellow teeth and I been brushing my teeth three times a day since January and now it’s March and I have seen a little change in color. I bought the spin brush it says that it will make my teeth whiter in 7 days. It’s been two months and yet they are still yellow. Please can anyone tell me if there is a way to whiten your teeth?
Thanks, Kim
Dear Kim,
The most effective way to whiten your teeth and keep your smile bright for years is to have them professionally whitened at the dental office. Most offices offer two types of bleaching. One is a take-home kit that requires you to have dental impressions of your teeth so bleach trays can be designed to fit your teeth. You wear the trays daily for a couple of hours with the bleaching gel for two to three weeks. This is the most cost-effective way to bleach your teeth. The price can range from $200 to $350. The other bleaching method is laser bleaching. This procedure usually requires about two hours in the dental chair and can brighten your smile about four shades lighter, depending on the shade of your teeth. This type of bleaching can cost anywhere from $500 to $600, however, whitens teeth instantly unlike the trays. Both methods work well however our teeth can discolor over time from dark liquids and smoking, therefore many like to touch up there smiles about every 3 to 5 years by purchasing a couple of tubes of dental bleach to put in their trays to brighten their smile. We recommend you consult with your dentist to see which procedure will best meet your needs.
Post courtesy of Dr. Perry, Baton Rouge Dentist.