What is the safest whitening procedure a Charleston dentist can offer?
Many people look at their teeth while brushing or throughout the day and make a mental note to have them whitened. Many factors can contribute to a dull or discolored smile – coffee, red wine, smoking, and aging can all cause your teeth to look dingy or yellowed. However, whitening can seem complicated, expensive, uncertain, or even unsafe.
Dr. Andrew Greenberg, of Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA, wants you to know that cosmetic teeth whitening can be completely safe when conducted appropriately. Often patients rush to the drugstore, buy up many of the whitening products, and then use them without thinking about how they can damage their teeth or gums. When used incorrectly, those products can cause tooth or gum sensitivity, can weaken the tooth’s enamel, and may not give you the whiter smile you desire.
The safest way to whiten your teeth is to do so under the care of a dentist. Dr. Greenberg offers his patients at-home whitening trays so that they can improve their smile from the comfort and privacy of their own home. The trays are custom-made for each individual, ensuring a precise fit and excellent application of the professional-grade whitening gel. All you do is wear the trays for two hours each day. You can wear the trays while reading, watching TV, exercising lightly, or playing on the iPad. Within two weeks, patients will have a brighter smile.
While in-office whitening promises immediate results, what many patients don’t hear about is the tooth sensitivity that follows. With at-home whitening, your teeth are lightened gradually, without the painful side effects.
Once your teeth are lightened to the color that you want, you can keep the trays should Dr. Greenberg prescribe whitening touchups in the future. However, you can extend the time between whitening treatments by avoiding dark beverages or foods (or if you can’t avoid them brush immediately after drinking or eating), not smoking, and having excellent oral hygiene at home.
If you believe your smile could be whiter, call Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA today. Dr. Greenberg will talk with you about the results you’re hoping to achieve and get you started on the path to a brighter, whiter, happier smile.
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Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA - Dr. Andrew Greenberg
Dr. Andrew Greenberg completed his Bachelor’s Degree in New Orleans, Louisiana at Tulane University. He graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine in 2009, where he portrayed excellent academic performance. He exercises his academic brilliance to the benefit of his patients every day. He grew up in a family with a dental background and showed interest in the field since his early days.
