Like many people, you probably begin your day with a hot cup of coffee, or as some of us like to call it, nectar of the gods. Or perhaps you enjoy a glass of red wine with dinner at the end of a long day.
While both are great, essential some would even say, they can unfortunately show up as dark stains on your teeth. It may take years before you notice it, but it happens. The stains start out small, but over time, they spread all over your teeth, until suddenly you look in the mirror one day and wonder what went wrong!
The good news about this too common dental problem is that you don’t have to live with those stains. At Joseph A. Ricciardi, DDS PC in Hamilton, NJ, you can receive professional whitening treatment that can easily and effectively enhance your smile. Call our office today and request a an appointment with us.
You might be asking yourself why anyone would bother going to the dentist for whiter teeth when you can find all sorts of cheaper treatments on store shelves? You may be right with the word ‘cheaper,’ but you’re forgetting another key word: ineffective. No matter what brand it is, over-the-counter whitening kits just don’t deliver on their promises for whiter teeth the same way a professional treatment in our office can.
Why Would You Want Whiter Teeth?
What about the person reading this who thinks, “I don’t even drink coffee or wine, so I don’t have anything to worry about.”? Well, the truth is that even if you aren’t a daily coffee or wine drinker, you’re not immune to stains on your teeth.
Any foods or beverages that have a darker pigmentation can make your teeth lose their whiteness. Even dark vegetables like beets and tomatoes can cause stains. Anything that contains sugar or acid can weaken your tooth enamel, making it easier for those dark colors to stick to your teeth over the long term.
What’s also frustrating is that it doesn’t necessarily matter if you maintain good oral hygiene with daily brushing and flossing. Unfortunately, that alone isn’t enough to combat the darkening of your teeth.
That’s why you need professional teeth whitening. This cosmetic treatment can:
-Give you a more attractive smile
-Give you a boost of confidence when speaking to others
-Make you look years younger
-Help you make strong, positive first-impressions
Call us at 609-752-3293 to request a teeth whitening appointment. Dr. Ricciardi and our highly skilled team have the training and tools to give you a whiter, brighter smile like no store bought treatment can.
The Problem With OTC Whitening Kits
There’s a reason that Zoom whitening gel, for example, is something only dentists can get their hands on. It’s because if you’re not properly trained how to use it, the bleaching agents in this kind of system can potentially harm your teeth and gums.
So why are whitening kits even available on store shelves? The only way these products can be approved for consumers without a prescription is by making the chemicals in them so weak that it won’t harm the average user. How would these companies make money, after all? Here are just a few problems with taking the cheaper route:
THEY CAN’T DELIVER ON THEIR PROMISES
Because store bought treatments contain purposely weakened whitening agents, they simply aren’t strong enough to give you significant, longer lasting results. You may see a little difference, but not for long.
THE INSTRUCTIONS CAN BE HARD TO FOLLOW
As with anything that you buy in a store that includes instructions, you know they’re not always as easy to understand as the package implies. Even with diagrams, there is still too much room for error when it comes to applying something onto your skin, and especially, applying something that is meant for your mouth! You can’t make a mistake, but with confusing directions, mistakes are pretty likely.
THEY CAN POTENTIALLY DAMAGE YOUR TEETH AND GUMS
Just like you have to act as the dentist when applying these treatments, you have to apply just the right amount so as not to harm your teeth or gums. Even though the chemicals in the kits are weak enough to be ‘safely’ sold in stores, that safety isn’t a guarantee because, again, you have to be the expert. If you apply it incorrectly, you can cause damage.
For Whiter Teeth, Trust A Professional!
At our Hamilton dental office, you don’t have to worry about all of these problems. We offer a variety of teeth whitening treatment options using professional grade gels that render dramatic, longer lasting results. You can get whiter teeth in the comfort of your own home and at a pace you’re comfortable with. You can also take advantage of our Philips Zoom! Contract, which allows you to maintain your whiter smile for years and years!
Just because something is cheaper doesn’t make it better. This is definitely true when it comes to getting a whiter smile. When dealing with chemicals to remove years worth of stains on your teeth, professional is the only way to go!
Call Joseph A. Ricciardi, DDS PC in Hamilton, NJ at 609-752-3293 or fill out our online form to request an appointment for your professional teeth whitening treatment.