We hate to admit it, but the truth is that most of us are not born to have those great smiles that our culture values so much. A lot of us are reticent to smile or laugh, for fear of showing off a collection of discolored, chipped, or misaligned teeth. The tools and techniques of modern Cosmetic Dentistry, in the right hands, can change that. This is the age of dental implants, bonding, veneers, and Invisalign braces. It’s also the age of more teeth whitening products than we can count. Whitening is one of the least invasive and most cost-effective methods available for improving a smile.
If professionally done, it takes only a few fast and painless sessions and the results are remarkable, as well as long-lasting. The problem is that many people have tried doing whitening by themselves with commercially-available, over-the-counter products and have been badly disappointed, so they figure that whitening just isn’t for them. Be aware: the products that you buy at the neighborhood drug store can never provide the level of results that a professionally-trained expert in Teeth Whitening in Wildwood can offer you.
The whitening toothpastes that you can buy commercially contain polishing agents and stain removers. This is fine if all you want to do is remove stains from smoking, coffee, or wine. Those are just surface stains. Toothpastes that have hydrogen peroxide aren’t much better, giving you about one extra shade of whiteness; and the effect doesn’t last long. Gels and strips use peroxide, but even with twice-daily applications for two straight weeks, they can only whiten your teeth a small amount and that will disappear over a three to four month period. Then you have to start again. When it comes to whitening rinses, save your money. They contain hydrogen peroxide, but since they are only in actual contact with your teeth for a brief period, their effect is negligible.
If you want that bright, white smile you’ve dreamed about, trust an expert in Teeth Whitening in Wildwood. At that point the dentist will apply heat, a special kind of light, or even a laser in order to augment the process.
With professional whitening treatments, the dentist at Cape May Family Dental will give your teeth a thorough application of a whitening agent. You’ll be able to notice the results instantly and after several treatments, you will be amazed at that person smiling back at you in the mirror.
