Teeth Whitening in Durham
Ready to turn up the brightness of your smile? At The Smile Shop, we make professional teeth whitening using Opalescence™ Boost™ easy, safe, and a whole lot of fun! If you’ve been noticing a little extra yellow in your grin thanks to coffee, tea, red wine, or just the passage of time, don’t worry. We have just the thing to help your smile shine.
Why Do Teeth Become Stained or Discolored?
There’s a whole list of sneaky reasons your smile might lose a little sparkle over time. Here’s a quick look at the biggest culprits of stain or discolored teeth:
- Coffee, Tea, and Red Wine — Some of our favorite drinks love to leave behind stubborn stains. Dark pigments called "tannins" stick to your enamel and dull your smile over time.
- Tobacco Use — Smoking and chewing tobacco are major stain-makers. They can cause yellow, brown, or even gray discoloration that’s tough to hide.
- Aging — As you get older, your enamel naturally thins, letting more of the yellowish dentin underneath show through.
- Foods with Strong Pigments — Blueberries, tomato sauce, soy sauce, curry are all delicious, but tough on a bright white smile.
- Poor Oral Hygiene — Skipping brushing and flossing lets plaque and stain-causing particles hang around longer than they should.
Over the counter white strips – Most people have seen bleaching strips available at their local pharmacy or grocery store. These aren’t custom fabricated for your mouth and can lead to gum irritation from excess bleach.
