Tough, deep teeth stains often require professional whitening to get down into the tooth’s enamel. Dakota Dental offers professional teeth whitening services to lift out stubborn stains that don’t go away with brushing alone.
Apple Valley, MN, USA (July 27, 2015) — Dakota Dental, an Apple Valley dental clinic, is helping their patients uncover the causes of yellow teeth and working to find the best teeth whitening solution. Whether the stains are simply extrinsic or if they go within the tooth enamel, Dakota Dental provides the dentistry services necessary for white teeth. The dentists at Dakota Dental offer both tooth cleanings and professional teeth whitening.
Do you ever wonder why it seems that no matter how much you brush or floss, you still have yellow teeth? In order to practice good oral health and achieve that perfect smile, it’s important to look beyond the surface.
There are two different types of teeth staining: extrinsic and intrinsic stains. Extrinsic teeth stains result from the buildup of stain particles gathering in a film of protein that coat the enamel of a tooth. Fortunately, diligent brushing with a whitening toothpaste and regular dental visits are helpful in combating and reducing extrinsic stains.
But what if brushing and regular dental cleanings aren’t enough? The issue may then lie below the surface. Intrinsic tooth stains occur when those staining particles seep through the tooth’s exterior and start to build up inside the enamel. Since these stains reside within the tooth’s enamel, it may require professional teeth whitening to remove them.
The frequent consumption of coffee, red wine, berries, and other pigmented foods and beverages will contribute to an intrinsic tooth stain. A rule of thumb to understand which foods and beverages are most dangerous for tooth staining is: If it will stain your clothes it will likely have the same effect on your teeth. However, this doesn’t mean you need to avoid staining foods entirely; just be sure to brush your teeth or rinse your mouth with water after consuming those pigmented foods and beverages.
For more information about attaining a dazzling smile, or to make a professional teeth whitening appointment, contact Dakota Dental at 952-431-5774.
Media Contact:
Dr. Shelley Wakefield
Dakota Dental
14682 Pennock Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952-431-5774
swakefield@dakotadental.com
