Can Stained Teeth Become White Again? 

Often, stained teeth can be white again through a professional teeth whitening treatment. Here’s what the dentist will do: 

  1. Assess your teeth and gums (if they’re healthy enough to undergo treatment) 
  2. Record your teeth’s current shade 
  3. Place a gauze to keep your teeth dry 
  4. Place a barrier along your gum line to protect them from the solution 
  5. Coat your teeth’s front with a whitening solution 
  6. Use a curing light or laser to activate the whitening agent 

The dentist might perform additional procedures until the desired or optimum shade is achieved. The entire procedure might take one or more visits. The procedure might only require 1 hour or a bit more. 

After the procedure, you should avoid coffee, tea, candies, tomato juice, red wine or other foods and beverages with a high level of pigment. These might instantly stain your teeth and make the whitening ineffective (or make the results highly temporary). 

Is it better to get teeth whitened at the dentist or at home? 

Buying teeth whitening strips and doing it all yourself is cheaper. However, you might not be able to achieve the desired shade. That’s because those products often have lower concentrations of the active whitening agent. Although you can still find products with higher concentrations, there are safety concerns because the product might be too harsh or you failed to adequately protect yourself from potentially adverse reactions. 

In contrast, in professional teeth whitening done by a dentist, safety is always the priority. The dentist will also choose the most appropriate products to use on your teeth and take note of your current oral and overall health condition. The dentist can also help you achieve your desired shade for your teeth or bring out the optimal outcome for you. 

In many cases, stained teeth can become white again through professional teeth whitening. When done by an experienced dentist, you can be sure of safety and effectiveness. You’ll also benefit from expert assessment and advice on how to best care for your teeth and enhance your smile.