Do you have stubborn tooth stains? Are you looking for a way to address tooth discoloration and brighten your smile? Our dental office helps patients address darkened, stained, yellowed, and discolored teeth with cosmetic dental care. We help patients whiten their teeth in Raleigh, NC. Teeth whitening treatment and cosmetic dental care benefit teenagers and adults. While we are a family-friendly dental office, we only recommend these treatments for patients with all their permanent teeth.
How to Whiten Teeth in Raleigh, NC
There are multiple options for patients who have tooth stains or discolored tooth enamel:
Teeth Whitening
Our take-home teeth whitening treatment uses a whitening gel and a custom-made tray. We take dental impressions to ensure that the trays conform to teeth. At home, patients will add the whitening gel evenly in the tray and then wear the tray for a specified period of time. Regular use gradually brightens the tooth enamel.
The whitening gel patients use during treatment is more concentrated than store-bought whitening gels. Our whitening gel contains hydrogen peroxide, an active ingredient that lifts tooth stains.
Porcelain Veneers
Dental veneers are thin shells that we bond to the front of teeth. Veneers are made from porcelain ceramic material, which we color-match to the shade of natural teeth or to the patient’s desired tooth shade. Patients who have discolored teeth in their smile line benefit from veneers.
Veneers help patients with intrinsic stains, meaning they have stains within the tooth. Dental injuries and tooth wear can typically show dentin, the dark underlayer beneath the enamel. Tetracycline, fluorosis, and other problems can also cause intronic staining that we can cover with veneers.
Dental Bonding Treatment
Tooth bonding can address the same types of problems as veneers but uses a different material. Bonding treatment uses a malleable composite that we sculpt to teeth. As with dental veneers, we can use tooth bonding to cover one or several teeth. Patients with dental injuries like chips or fractures in their enamel also benefit from bonding treatment as an efficient cosmetic option.
Dental bonding is a more economical option when compared to veneers and benefits patients who have one or two discolored teeth. Patients with injuries that also discolor teeth may find that they require bonding treatment to ensure that these teeth blend in with the rest of the smile. Additionally, dental bonding can address intrinsic stains like dental veneers.
Do you want a brighter smile? Call Dr. Cynthia Elderkin and Dr. Claudel Giggey today at 919.295.0936. You may also schedule a dental appointment on our website. Please let us know if you have any questions about your whitening options! We will be happy to assist you.