With the holiday season here your calendar is probably filling up. From work events to family gatherings and get-togethers with friends, you’ll be seeing a lot of smiles. Do you want yours to be brighter? If you would like to enjoy a smile free of discoloration, let us know. You can also keep reading to find out more details about our approach to brightening smiles with cosmetic dentistry.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetic Dentistry
Question: What can cause teeth stains?
Answer: Multiple factors can impact the color of your teeth. Drinks with dark pigments, such as coffee, red wine, tea, and soda, can stain the teeth. Smoking can lead to discoloration, as well as plaque buildup. Other causes of discoloration can include injury to the teeth, fluorosis, or even tetracycline use at a young age.
Question: How do I keep my smile bright?
Answer: You can take steps from home to help limit the severity of discoloration, such as brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing once a day. We also suggest seeing the dentist every six months for a thorough cleaning. Finally, you can cut back on drinks that contain dark pigments, as well as foods high in sugars and other starches, which promote plaque buildup.
Question: Can you whiten my smile?
Answer: Yes. When you come to the office, we will create a set of custom-made trays and provide you with a bleaching gel. We then send you home with these materials, where you will wear the gel-filled trays for about one to two hours each day. Total treatment time typically takes about one to two weeks.
Question: Does my smile need a restoration?
Answer: If you have permanent discoloration, which may not respond well to whitening treatments, we can mask the stains by placing a veneer or using dental bonding.
ABOUT YOUR ASTORIA, NY, DENTIST:
Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS, a native New Yorker, has welcomed patients and families from in and around Astoria, NY (including Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and all surrounding communities) since opening his dental practice in 1991. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Leibowitz, call our office in Astoria today at 718-728-8320.
