Okemos, Lansing, East Lansing MI
Yellow, dingy teeth are common among many adults. The foods and beverages that we consume, as well as certain medications or lifestyle factors like tobacco usage, cause teeth to discolor and stain. While good oral hygiene is the first step in reducing stains on your teeth, sometimes, no matter how hard you try, those stains reappear or worsen. You may wonder if cosmetic dentistry can improve the color of your teeth. Tenaglia Smiles has several solutions for you if you are dealing with stained or discolored teeth. Today on the blog, our top-rated Okemos dentist, Dr. Christine Tenaglia, explains how these cosmetic dental solutions work so that you can decide if they are right for you.
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is one of the quickest and most affordable ways to reduce teeth stains and brighten your smile. You may be tempted to opt for store-bought products like whitening strips, but unfortunately, those products produce subpar results for most people and may increase the likelihood of tooth sensitivity. For the best teeth whitening in Okemos, choose GLO teeth whitening. This FDA-registered teeth whitening system uses patented technology and high-quality whitening solution to produce the most astounding results. GLO whitening treatments take about 30 minutes and can be done in our office or at home using a take-home whitening kit. The best part is that GLO teeth whitening can even brighten restorations like crowns, veneers, and fillings. But you will require touch-ups to maintain whiter teeth.
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding offers maximum versatility and convenience. Using a composite material, this in-office treatment is completed in one visit to our Okemos dentist’s office. The material shade can be chosen to match your surrounding teeth if only one or two teeth need repair, or you can choose to have all your front teeth bonded for an overall brighter look. This procedure is also ideal if you have other aesthetic dental concerns like chipped or gapped teeth. Dental bonding should last nearly a decade or longer if you take exceptional care of your teeth.
Porcelain Veneers
If you prefer a total smile upgrade, porcelain veneers may be right for you and offer a more permanent solution to a brighter smile. Veneers are handcrafted to fit each tooth precisely. You can conceal one or more teeth with veneers, and like dental bonding, this procedure is also ideal if you have other smile concerns beyond just wanting whiter teeth. Since veneers are custom, it may take a couple of weeks for your final restorations to be ready. But the results are well worth the wait. You’ll have a new smile that’s worthy of the red carpet, and you won’t have to worry about whitening your teeth again.
Brighten your smile in Okemos, East Lansing, and Lansing, Michigan
Regardless of whether you whiten your teeth or opt for cosmetic dentistry to overhaul your smile, Dr. Tenaglia encourages patients to adhere to a strict oral hygiene regimen of brushing their teeth twice a day and flossing daily. You should also see the dentist twice a year for dental cleanings and checkups so that we can monitor changes that may impact your oral health. If you’d like to learn more about improving your smile or schedule a consultation, please call Tenaglia Smiles at (517) 347-6733.