When it comes to whitening your teeth and brightening your smile, you have several options, including a whitening treatment at our dental office in Long Beach, CA, and more non-traditional methods like LED and charcoal whitening. But what's the best choice for your smile? Read on to learn more.
How Does Charcoal Brighten Teeth?
You might've seen or heard reports of people using activated charcoal to lighten their teeth. It typically comes in a powder form that you can mix with your toothpaste, or you might get actual charcoal toothpaste.
Activated charcoal does have adsorptive properties that help it clear and lift stains off the surface of your teeth; however, it's not actually whitening your teeth with a bleaching agent like hydrogen peroxide. And because charcoal is so abrasive, it can also damage or harm the enamel of your teeth.
LED Teeth Whitening: Does It Work?
Recently LED teeth whitening kits have taken the market by storm. But are they effective?
The American Dental Association has found that while the LED treatments may initially result in a lighter tooth shade. This was because teeth became dehydrated due to the light treatment, which will reverse over time as the tooth becomes hydrates again.
The Bottom Line on a Brighter Smile
A good rule of thumb is to consult your family dentist in Long Beach, CA before you undergo any form of teeth bleaching or whitening. Your dentist can provide teeth whitening options under their supervision, which is safer for your smile. They can also provide guidance if you're thinking of trying a more unconventional method for brightening your smile.
At Golden Cost Dental Care, we offer two highly effective and affordable options for teeth whitening in Long Beach, CA. An In-Office treatment offers immediate results for those with significant upcoming events like a wedding or vacation. Or, we also offer customized take-home teeth whitening kits for patients who would like to bleach their teeth at home based on their own schedule.
Contact your dental team at (562) 421-8401 to learn more about your options for a whiter, brighter smile.