Understanding Why Teeth Stains Occur and Treatment from Dentist in Greensboro, NC

Nothing makes a beautiful smile quite like radiantly white teeth. You could have teeth which are perfectly straight and aligned, but if your teeth are yellow, others will notice. When you have teeth that are white, you exude a look that appears healthy and youthful. If you have noticed that your teeth could use a little TLC, maybe it is time to consider coming into Triad Dentistry in Greensboro, NC so that our doctors can tell you about the KöR professional teeth whitening system. There is no teeth whitening service available quite like KöR In as little as a single, hour long session, you could walk away with teeth which are up to 16 shades whiter.

The treatment is performed in office with one of our dentists, and you will be provided take home trays which you can use in between treatments to maintain your newly revitalized smile. You know how important white teeth are to the appearance of your smile, so why wait? Come in to Triad Dentistry and sit down with one of our doctors to learn more about this effective, safe treatment.

Understanding Teeth Stains

Before you elect to receive a professional tooth whitening treatment, it may be of use to understand why teeth stain. One of the key components of a beautiful smile is the shade of your teeth. Stained teeth may not only be ruining the appearance of your smile, but they may be causing health concerns as well. We will now look at some reasons why teeth become stained. Teeth can become stained due to several external and internal factors. Let us split these into three distinct categories for this discussion – stains which occur on the external layer of the tooth, stains which occur within the tooth, and stains which happen naturally due to aging.

• Extrinsic Stains: This form of stain occurs on the outer layer of the tooth. This outer layer is called the enamel and can become stained due to consuming certain food and beverages such as coffee, red wine, and dark colored sodas. Extrinsic stains can also occur from the use of smoking or chewing tobaccos.
• Intrinsic Stains: An intrinsic stain is one which happens inside of the tooth. The material within the tooth which can begin to yellow or darken over time is called the dentin. Stains to the dentin of a tooth can occur if, as a child, you ingested excessive amounts of fluoride. Other reasons include if you took tetracycline during childhood, if you suffer from dentinogenesis imperfecta, or if some internal bleeding has occurred within the tooth.
• Natural Stains: Stains which happen over time due to age occur due to a combination of extrinsic and intrinsic factors. Dentin will naturally yellow over time. Your enamel will begin to wear down as well allowing the yellowing of the dentin to have a more visible presence as it shows through the thinning enamel.

The easiest way to avoid staining for as long as possible is through regular at home dental care. Regular brushing and flossing go a long way in avoiding many stains. You may not be able to avoid stains forever, but a proper dental hygiene regimen will help avoid certain stains for a long period of time. However, when stains do occur, a professional teeth whitening session from Triad Dentistry using the KöR whitening treatment system will be able to provide great results in as little as a single one-hour session.

If you are interested in learning more about the KöR teeth whitening treatment system, please schedule an appointment with one of the doctors at Triad Dentistry in Greensboro, NC. They will be happy to meet you and answer any questions you may have about the treatment. Expectations about what the whitening treatment can provide will be discussed and then you will be on your way to a brighter, whiter smile. To schedule an appointment, please call (336) 383-1482 today.  We look forward to hearing from you and partnering up with you on your journey to radiantly white teeth.

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Dr. Steven Hatcher, Dr. Chad Merrell, Dr. Sona Isharani, Dr. Victoria Santiago-Coiro, and Dr. Chavala M. Harris comprise the team of qualified and experienced doctors at Triad Dentistry. They are passionate and driven professionals who strive to preserve and enhance the natural beauty in every dental treatment. Together with the other members of the team, they focus on developing an individualist approach when it comes to treating patients to ensure patient care is a tailor-made experience for the comfort of each client.