Our teeth can become stained, dull or discolored from what we eat and drink. Teeth whitening is a great solution to reverse the effects of discoloration and return your teeth to bright white. At DR BS Dental Clinic, we specialize in teeth whitening procedures that allow our patients to walk out the door feeling healthier, happier and more confident in their smile.

Why Do Teeth Stain?

Our teeth are constantly in contact with external factors. These can wear away the enamel, exposing the darker tissue of your teeth, called dentin. As we age, our teeth become more vulnerable to staining. Common culprits of stained teeth include coffee, tea, red wine and soda. The use of tobacco products is also a major contributor to yellowing teeth.

Teeth whitening procedures are extremely effective when our teeth are discolored. You can take preventive measures at home by sticking to a strict oral hygiene routine, eating healthy foods, being aware of items in your diet that can stain your teeth, and avoiding tobacco products.

How to Restore the Brightness of Your Smile?

There are solutions you can use at home to lighten the staining of your teeth. You can use certain types of toothpaste or certain mouthwashes to reduce tooth discoloration. Practicing good oral habits is a great way to reduce staining of your teeth.

While there are natural whitening remedies, home whitening can wear down your enamel and cause sensitivity to hot or cold foods and drinks, making eating extremely uncomfortable. Many natural whitening remedies cause more harm than good. Using abrasives such as baking soda and activated charcoal wears away the enamel and exposes the dentin, causing a yellow color to appear on your teeth.

The most effective way to achieve a whiter smile is in-office whitening. In addition to being effective, in-office treatments are performed by trained dentists. The risk of accidentally damaging your teeth by over-whitening or using abrasive substances is eliminated with professional teeth whitening procedures. Teeth whitening can last up to five years and the brightness of your smile is well worth the investment.

At DR BC Dental Clinic, we can take care of your whitening needs.

Contact our office to schedule your teeth whitening appointment!