Do you have healthy teeth and gums, but dental stains ruin your self-confidence? Professional teeth whitening from your Monroe, MI, dentist, Dr. Jeanette Murphy, proves an effective, quick, safe and economical way to a dazzling, bright smile. Interested? Then, read on about the many advantages of this popular cosmetic treatment and how it can help you look and feel your best.

How Dental Stains Develop

There are many ways teeth become dark, dull, and yellow. Tobacco use, unfortunately, remains a leading cause of dingy smiles despite the many warnings about the deleterious effects of cigarettes and chewing tobacco. Additionally, poor oral hygiene allows plaque and tartar to collect on tooth surfaces, at the gum line, and in interdental spaces. This organic matter contributes to tooth discoloration.

Finally, teeth stain because of oral injury and the use of some pharmaceuticals including certain antibiotics, blood pressure medications, and antihistamines. These stains are the most stubborn and difficult to eliminate.

Professional Teeth Whitening

Dr. Murphy and her team in Monroe, MI, offer both in-office and at-home whitening treatments. These fully supervised procedures use powerful hydrogen peroxide gel to literally lift staining materials out of tooth enamel.

Your doctor carefully examines prospective whitening patients to ensure their teeth and gums are healthy before recommending whitening or any other cosmetic dental treatment. People with decay, gum disease, exposed tooth roots, sensitive teeth, or extensive restorations are not good candidates for whitening.

However, if your mouth proves healthy enough for whitening, you'll find the process amazingly easy. The in-office option takes about an hour while the at-home version takes a week of daily gel applications via custom-fitted whitening trays. Either way, your teeth will brighten by several shades of color and stay white for up to five years or more with good oral hygiene and professional cleanings with Dr. Murphy and her team.

The Biggest Advantage

Professional teeth whitening offers older teens and adults something priceless: an improved self-image. After all, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry says that almost 100 percent of Americans have said that an attractive smile is a great asset in both professional and personal environments. So, if you and Dr. Murphy decide teeth whitening is right for you, expect to look great and feel confident with your new and improved smile!

Contact Us

To learn if teeth whitening services from Dr. Jeanette Murphy are a good fit for your smile, call her office team today to set-up a cosmetic dentistry consultation. You'll receive all the information you need for an informed decision when you phone us at (734) 242-4744.