People in Niles are Seeking Brighter Smiles Through Teeth Whitening

First, it is best to understand the origins of tooth discoloration. The two most popular, among many causes of teeth staining or discoloration, are coffee and smoking. Regardless of the numerous causes, they all boil down to two categories of discoloration: extrinsic and intrinsic. Extrinsic simply means tooth enamel getting discolored from external sources such as coffee or cigarettes, while intrinsic would involve the inner structure of the tooth discoloring from various reasons including illnesses, medications and other conditions.

Part and parcel to whitening teeth would involve an address of such problems. And, while quitting smoking won’t, itself, whiten teeth, it will help prevent discoloration once a procedure is done.

The foremost concern patients tend to have about these procedures is safety of the whitening products themselves, a valid concern indeed. There are many products available for whitening and a great deal of research has been done on safety. While there are many different methods, those administered by a professional tend to be the best. For instance, there is a professional procedure which uses revolutionary oxygen technology and doesn’t require toxic chemicals. Many chemical agents have varying degrees of effectiveness and safety. Consulting a Niles dentist is always a good first start.

At Dental Specialists of Niles, several approaches are taken to give you a smile makeover. First, Dr. Anasinski or one of her expert associates advises patients to avoid or reduce their use of coffee and cigarettes. These are two of the leading causes of stains and dark marks on the teeth. If you already suffer from staining, this can be easily corrected by using revolutionary oxygen technology. Without the use of any harmful chemicals, teeth can be restored using an oxygen tool