One of the easiest signs of aging to fix is a yellow smile. It’s also one of the least expensive fixes, and only takes about an hour. At Dental Town DC, in Washington, DC, our team can restore your pearly whites with professional teeth whitening.
Why Teeth Yellow
A study confirmed that teeth are among the first things people notice about a person, and about 57% of respondents said they’d rather have a nice smile than clear skin. The two main culprits to yellow or stained teeth are the gradual erosion of your enamel and consuming dark-colored foods or beverages. A third factor is tobacco use.
Even if you avoid wine, berries, tea, and coffee and refrain from smoking, your teeth can still yellow. Over time, your enamel thins out. With less enamel, the inner portion of your teeth, known as the dentin, shines through. Dentin’s natural color is a grayish yellow.
How We Whiten Your Teeth
We use a professional-grade bleaching agent that penetrates deep into your enamel to break up difficult stains that brushing alone can’t reach. We activate the whitening power with a special light. Depending on your case, we may also use trays specifically designed to fit your teeth snugly. To give you the longest-lasting results, we recommend combining our in-office treatment with at-home treatments using custom whitening trays. If you’re ready to turn up the wattage on your bright smile, contact our office at Dental Town DC today.