Teeth Whitening For Yellow Teeth & Tooth Discoloration
If you’ve realized that your teeth look dim and stained in photos next to people with seemingly perfect pearly whites, you’re not alone. Every day, harmless habits such as drinking coffee or red wine can stain teeth gradually without your awareness until you’re faced with the uncomfortable truth.
Fortunately, our Kenosha dentist, Dr. Felicia Mata-Stein can help turn back the clock on tooth discoloration with several teeth whitening options for patients in Kenosha, Wi and downtown Loop, Chicago.
Why Do My Teeth Look Yellow?
Teeth change color when substances enter the tooth enamel and build up over time. Different compounds can change teeth to shades such as gray, brown, and yellow. In addition, they can be surface stains, such as those caused by food and drink, and internal factors like tooth decay.
Causes the Yellow Teeth / Tooth Discoloration
There are multiple substances and habits that can lead to tooth discoloration. As mentioned, common culprits are drinks and foods with certain compounds that stain the enamel of teeth, like coffee, soda, and tea. Another top cause of teeth yellowing is smoking, as nicotine and cigarette tar stick to the teeth and cause discoloration. In addition, rare causes of discoloration are certain illnesses, tooth decay, and simply not brushing your teeth enough.
Can I use Teeth Whitening on Tooth Discoloration
In some cases, treating the underlying cause of discoloration with corrective dentistry procedures can help restore a bright appearance to teeth. However, most people benefit from teeth whitening procedures in our office or at home, which can erase years of gradual staining and help you get a white smile once again.
At Home Versus In Office Teeth Whitening
Our dentist, Dr. Mata-Stein, offers teeth whitening treatments in her Kenosha and Loop Chicago dental offices with custom whitening trays for the patient to use at home. These treatments are much more effective than the commercially available whitening strips because they contain more hydrogen peroxide, the active ingredient that removes stains.
During an appointment, our cosmetic dentist, Dr. Mata-Stein will examine your teeth, determine the cause of your discoloration, and then recommend a treatment to help. In-office teeth bleaching appointments can take about an hour to perform, during which time you can read, watch TV, or listen to music while the whitening gel works.
Schedule A Teeth Whitening Appointment!
Call our Denthetics, LLC team at 262-612-3807 to schedule a teeth whitening appointment to brighten your smile today. Our cosmetic dentist in Kenosha treats patients with professional teeth whitening from Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie, Sturtevant, WI, and many surrounding areas. Our dentist, Dr. Mata-Stein also treats teeth whitening patients at her Loop Chicago dental practice on Monday.