The benefits of professional teeth whitening services

Vibrant, sparkling white teeth are a vital component of a beautiful smile. Discolored, dull teeth can detract from the smile and even make you look older. At Shadowridge Dental Group in San Marcos, California, our professional teeth whitening services can take your smile from a “zero” to a “ten” safely and effectively. With several different options to choose from, we can customize our whitening treatments to revitalize your smile.

Tooth discoloration causes

When it comes to stained teeth, there are several different culprits. Among the most common are:

• Foods and beverages – Dark-colored and acidic foods and beverages can lead to stains over time. Coffee, red wine, soda, and pasta sauce are things many people enjoy but often lead to discoloration.
• Smoking/tobacco – The nicotine and tar in cigarettes and other tobacco products seep into the tooth enamel, leading to yellow or brown-looking teeth.
• Certain medications – Specific blood pressure medications and tetracycline antibiotics can lead to dark, deep stains.
• Age – As we get older, tooth enamel begins to thin, causing the yellow-ish dentin layer of the tooth to become more visible.

Benefits of professional teeth whitening

While it can seem convenient to reach for the whitening strips or toothpaste that are readily available at your local drug store, these products are not particularly effective at removing deep stains that have developed over time. Instead, professional teeth whitening is the best way to drastically improve the whiteness of your teeth. The benefits of our whitening treatments are:

• Safe – Our whitening services use prescription-strength gels, and our team is specifically trained to ensure that the products do not affect the health of your gums.
• Fast – Professional teeth whitening produces results in a shorter period.
• Uniform – Under our professional care, we can ensure the whitening product is applied evenly over the teeth for consistent results.
• Strong – Our treatments can even address deep stains that have been resistant to previous whitening attempts.

A brand-new smile can be yours today

By choosing either our in-office or at-home whitening treatments, you can boost your confidence with a completely rejuvenated smile. If you are in the San Marcos, CA area, please call Shadowridge Dental today at (760) 284-8111 to learn more about our whitening services.