Is Your Smile Photo-Ready? Professional Teeth Whitening Can Get You There

Is your smile ready for photos?

Do you have an upcoming wedding to attend? How about a family photo you want to stand out in? Or do you just want to feel more confident when you take a selfie? If you are looking for your smile to stand out and shine in photos, have you considered a professional teeth whitening treatment at Dr. Stephen J. Spencer’s office in Great Falls, MT? Our practice offers an in-office whitening option with Zoom, or a take-home teeth whitening option with Opalescence. Whichever professional whitening option you choose, you’ll find your smile will be brighter in no time at all.

Why might your smile not look as bright as you think?

There are a few reasons why your teeth might not look as bright as they used to. First, there are many foods and drinks that can stain teeth. One main culprit is tannins, which can be found in dark colored foods and drinks, like coffee, tea, red wine, dark berries, and many other foods. Tannins can leave their mark, literally, on your teeth and create dark stains under the tooth’s surface, which brushing may not clean over time. Tobacco, besides affecting your health, can stain your teeth over time. Proper brushing habits may have a hard time sweeping away tobacco stains as well.

Over time, however, stains can build up and your teeth can dull over time, even with good brushing habits.That is why if you are looking to brighten up your smile, consider a professional tooth whitening treatment from Dr. Stephen J. Spencer.

What makes professional whitening different?

While it may be tempting to purchase a whitening product, like strips or toothpaste, at your local grocery store, the truth is that over-the-counter options don’t have the power to treat anything but surface stains. A professional tooth whitening treatment is more effective than something that can be bought over-the-counter because it contains whitening agents that can remove stains that are under the tooth’s enamel.

At Dr. Spencer’s office, the Zoom whitening system is designed to be stronger and faster than something you can buy at the store. If you are looking for something to do on your own time, Dr. Spencer also offers a take-home whitening option.

How can whitening transform your smile–and fast?

A professional whitening treatment provided by Dr. Spencer’s office can help you achieve a brighter, whiter smile in as little as one visit.

Using the Zoom in-office whitening option, a whitening solution will be applied to your teeth and then cured with a special light. This can be done in about an hour, right in our Great Falls office. You will be able to see visible results in just one treatment, and it will last about a year.

If you would rather whiten your teeth at home on your own time, Dr. Spencer offers the Opalescence system. This whitening treatment uses custom fitted aligners that hold the whitening solution. The patient wears the aligners for an hour a time over the course of about seven days. Over that time, you will gradually see your teeth whiten.

Both professional tooth whitening treatments offered at Dr. Spencer’s office are safe for the tooth’s enamel, meaning you won’t experience any tooth sensitivity like you might with an over-the-counter whitening treatment. The professional whitening treatments are ideal for patients who have healthy teeth and gums and are looking to whiten and brighten their teeth in a quick and effective way. Whiter teeth can be just a visit away!

Is tooth whitening right for you?

Not everyone is a candidate for a professional tooth whitening treatment. Professional tooth whitening treatments are ideal for those whose teeth and gums are healthy, and best for patients without untreated cavities or gum disease. Tooth whitening treatments are not recommended for dental crowns or veneers, however, Dr. Spencer can help with choosing a seamless match to your natural teeth when performing those procedures.

If you are wondering if a professional tooth whitening treatment is for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Spencer to discuss the options that are available to you.

Brighten your smile for the camera (and yourself)!

If you feel that your teeth aren’t as white as they could be, and it is affecting how often you smile, you might consider a professional tooth whitening treatment. Dr. Stephen J. Spencer can help you decide if a professional tooth whitening treatment is right for you. Give our office a call today to schedule a consultation. After all, your whiter smile can be just one office visit away.