Are you a mom? Are you fueled by coffee or tea? Do you destress with red wine? If so, you are not alone! Welcome to motherhood… you may have noticed that the brightness of your smile is fading faster than your energy level. As a mom AND a dental hygienist at Madison Smile Solutions – I am usually paranoid my teeth aren’t white enough. Sound familiar?!
As a dental hygienist my job goes beyond keeping your teeth and gums healthy. I want them to look great, too! All too often I hear, “I’ve tried to whiten my teeth but nothing works” or “I can’t, it makes my teeth too sensitive” or even “I can’t handle those impressions – I’m nervous I’ll gag!” But more often people are too embarrassed to ask. Am I right anyone?! My goal in this blog is to answer those questions… even the ones I don’t hear!
I have heard it all. Once I even had a patient try to brush his teeth with CLOROX bleach- DON’T DO THAT! If you want to do it yourself, go check out the dental aisle at Target for an overwhelming experience! Tried the Whitening Strips? Did they work? How about the ‘take home’ whitening trays? Most answers are yes, then no, then yuck! We take impressions to create thin, custom-fit mouth trays that fit perfectly over your teeth. Similar to the strips, you do this daily for 2 weeks and your teeth whiten before your eyes. Don’t want them as white as Ross from Friends or been sensitive to this route? We will coach you on what percentage bleach is right for you.
50 shades of white?! Want more? Next step is in-office whitening. We have two options. Using Quick Pro Whitening Boost we’ve seen great results with little to no sensitivity. We paint a professional hydrogen peroxide bleach on your teeth and put a sealer on top. 30 minutes later you can brush your teeth, and WOW… 3-4 shades lighter! It can be done 4 times per year or in combination with the trays. Finally, there is traditional in-office whitening which is done in cycles and usually takes 1-2 hours. This is our fastest option for whitening. In just one appointment, your teeth can get to their whitest shade! Again, we’ll coach you on which best fits your goals, schedule and wallet.
People want to whiten for many reasons. Whether it’s a big 40th birthday, a wedding, a class reunion, a divorce, a family trip, or just because you want to feel confident again at book club, we don’t judge. As a mom, sometimes I look in the mirror after being woken up a million times the night before and I don’t recognize myself and just want to feel pretty again. After taking time for yourself and your smile, no one will be looking at the bags under your eyes – because they’ll be jealous of your amazingly white teeth! Come to our dental office to lie down and relax. And the next time you are practicing colors with your toddler and you ask, “What color are mommy’s teeth?” He won’t say “yellow” this time!
Madison Mom’s Blog readers will receive FREE consults to determine which whitening is best for you! Call 608-227-700 or visit MadisonSmileSolutions.com to make an appointment!
Written by Trish G. of Madison Smile Solutions!
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