The Ins And Outs Of A Beaming Smile
At Community Dental Group, we understand just how much of an impact a person’s smile can have on their self confidence and self image. For residents of Thousand Oaks, CA, this can become especially important, as many residents are engaged in professions where appearance can have a major influence on how people relate to one another.
Although many people will actively work at being compassionate and non-judgmental individuals, the visual input that we receive from others will influence our impressions. For a person who has issues with staining on their teeth or even with gaps and mis-alignment, the awareness of how this impression affects others is often quite palpable.
As a result, some residents of Thousand Oaks may feel that their quality of life and even their full career potential is impaired by the appearance of their smile.
Whitening And Brightening
Even for people who hold to strict routines about their oral car and their dental check-ups can notice yellowing and other staining that happen on the surface of the teeth. Regular brushing can accommodate many of these issues by gently bleaching and abrading the stains from the surface. Avoiding foods substances that can lead to staining is also an appropriate technique that can also increase the impact of regular brushing.
- Coffee
- Black tea
- Red wine
- Natural fruit juices that are dark in color
- Chocolate
All of these common consumables can contribute to stains both on and below the surface of the enamel. However, since completely avoiding these substances may be difficult, it can also mean that a professional tooth whitening is necessary to fully address the problem.
While the removal of surface stains can greatly improve the look of a person’s smile, there are often deeper stains that have seeped into the dentin, and are not affected by simple brushing, flossing, or even over the counter whitening products. The reason is that these approaches are still only polishing the surface, while yellowing can still be showing through.
One of the things we are frequently asked about by Thousand Oaks residents is how a professional tooth whitening will impact their dental health. The process utilizes combinations of directed UV rays and oxygenating compounds that raise the deeper stains and slowly eliminate them, without compromising the structure of the health of the dentin. In this manner, people can see results in as little as a single treatment, although multiple treatments for deeper or recurrent stains are also entirely safe.
When it comes to having a winning smile, it can also mean that an individual’s winning personality is also able to show through. While regular measures for oral health are always encouraged, the option of a professional tooth whitening can also improve outcomes. This can not only boost self esteem and confidence, but can also lead to a better quality of life, through the desire to show joy with a beaming smile.