You may have seen TV advertising for toothpastes that whiten your teeth. Professional tooth whitening effectively lightens brown and yellow enamel discoloration.



According to the ADA there are two ways to whiten teeth: beaching products and non-bleaching products. The bleach products contain different amounts of peroxide and remove deep and surface stains from the teeth. Non-bleach products just remove surface stains. Teeth whitening products can be broken into categories. The bleach products like Crest White Strips and Colgate Platinum Whitening system differ from dentist-dispensed whiteners because they contain less peroxide.

"The over-the-counter (whiteners) are usually a more diluted solution, and tend to be less predictable. However, the at-home try whitening process "Nite White" by Discus Dental. There are also dental office procedures like Zoom, which can make teeth seven to eight shades lighter in just two hours. Consulting a dentist before whitening teeth is recommended.

A cosmetic procedure that is popular in Hollywood and quickly catching on in Fort Worth is porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers are thin shells that fit over teeth to make a smile straight and gleaming white. They cover brittle or stained teeth, and can provide great support to the original structure of the teeth. Porcelain veneer procedures range in price from $12,000 to $18,000. It takes a smile from average to awesome in a matter of two visits.

Another innovative cosmetic process is "teeth-in-an-hour," which range in price from $10,000 to $50,000. The concept behind teeth-in-an-hour is that implant fixed dentures can be placed in the mouth and ready for lots of smiles in around an hour. This process is one of the newest procedures that could have the greatest potential impact on patients.

Dental technology has certainly made an impact on new cosmetic procedures and whitening products and can help create a bright smile. It is important to obtain the finances to get teeth fixed, because poor dental health can cause medical problems.

Your teeth should not be neglected, and personal care is an important part of your daily routine. It is crucial to consult with your dentist and to do research before choosing a dental procedure or product.

Dentists can treat discolored, stained or aging teeth with state of the art whitening. The treatment can be completed in just over an hour in our office, or you can choose at-home treatments. Lighten discolorations caused by coffee, cigarettes, medication, or aging. You'll notice the difference immediately...and so will everyone else.