Do you love your morning coffee or a nice glass of red wine at the end of your day but don't love the stains left on your teeth? Professional teeth whitening at Southside Dental Center is a fast and affordable way to brighten stained teeth and turn back the clock to a brighter, more youthful-looking smile. 

Why Your Teeth Discolor

A common reason for dull or yellow teeth is improper oral hygiene, which includes inconsistent brushing and flossing at home and missing routine teeth cleanings with your dental hygienist. 

Also, as we age, microscopic pores open in tooth enamel and collect food particles that lead to tooth discoloration. This results in dulling of your teeth because stains can penetrate the porous enamel more easily. Consuming dark-colored food and drinks like coffee, red wine, dark berries, beets, and others just makes it worse, depositing stains you can’t remove with brushing and flossing alone. 

At the same time, dental enamel thins, exposing more of the yellowish layer of dentin beneath it. Other factors contributing to tooth discoloration include aging, genetics, and medications like tetracycline.

Tobacco use of any kind—whether it’s smoking, vaping, or chewing—deposits ugly brown stains on your teeth that are difficult to remove.

Southside Dental Center offers custom take-home whitening kits that provide brighter, more consistent results than store-bought products. Since our dentists supervise your treatment, we can use a potent strength whitening gel customized to your needs to deliver dramatic results. If you experience a problem or don’t see the desired results, we are just a phone call away.

Benefits of Custom Whitening Trays

Unlike one-size-fits-all trays in store-bought kits, take-home whitening at Southside Dental Center includes custom-fitted whitening trays. Because we make them using precise impressions of your teeth, the trays fit perfectly so that the gel can contact all tooth surfaces evenly. The customized fit also prevents the gel from contacting your gum tissue and causing sensitivity.

How to Use Your Teeth Whitening Kit

Using the kit is easy. Just place the gel in the trays and wear it for 20–30 minutes daily for about one to two weeks or until you see the desired results. You can use your trays and any remaining gel for touchups as needed.

Another easy way to maintain your bright smile is to be consistent with oral hygiene. Brush and floss daily and attend routine teeth cleanings at Southside Dental Center, which removes surface stains and brightens your smile. 

If you’re planning an event where you want your smile to look its best or a brighter smile to boost your confidence, teeth whitening is a great choice. Call our Monticello, MN, dental office to schedule a teeth cleaning appointment so we can get started!