If your teeth are suffering from staining, Dr. Billie Reeder, Dr. Lori Hare, and Dr. Robin Ross at Healthy Smiles Family and Cosmetic Dentistry can provide teeth whitening in Claremore, and Tulsa, OK.
Lifestyle
What you eat and drink can definitely cause stains on your teeth. Coffee, tea, cola, and wine are all big offenders. Deeply colored sauces like marinara, curry, and soy can have an adverse effect on the color of your teeth. Brightly colored fruits like blueberries, raspberries, and cherries cause stains. Your dentists provide teeth whitening in Claremore, and Tulsa, OK.
Medication
It is a sad fact that some medication you may need to take can also cause staining to your teeth. Tetracycline and Doxycycline, which are broad-spectrum antibiotics, are not the best choice for those who are pregnant or for children under 8 years old. Any mouthwash or rinse that includes chlorhexidine and cetylpyridinium chloride can cause staining to your teeth. Antihistamines and blood pressure medication can also lead to stained teeth. Talk to your dentist about alternatives and treatments.
Tobacco
If you are smoking cigarettes or using chewing tobacco, it leaves a stain on your teeth in addition to the other health issues it causes. Teeth whitening can repair this issue.
Medical Treatments
Some medical treatments you may need to undergo, such as radiation or chemotherapy, can have an adverse effect on the color of your teeth.
Poor Dental Hygiene
Like every other part of your body, if you want your teeth to stay healthy, you need to provide them with good dental hygiene. This means brushing and flossing your teeth. The American Dental Association recommends brushing twice a day and flossing daily. If you don't remove the food and plaque, stains will build up. You should also get a professional dental cleaning every six months.
Trauma
A tooth that suffers trauma may become discolored. Unfortunately, this kind of staining does not respond to whitening treatments. But you can still have a great smile. Your dentist can give you white teeth by using veneers or bonding, which are cosmetic dentistry procedures, to correct the staining.
Aging
Aging causes the enamel on your teeth to become thin. Combine this with all the things that you eat and drink and you have the perfect formula for staining.
If you are considering teeth whitening in Claremore, and Tulsa, OK, Dr. Reeder, Dr. Hare, and Dr. Ross at Healthy Smiles Family and Cosmetic Dentistry offer the services you are looking for. Call for an appointment in Tulsa at (918) 749-0303 and Claremore at (918) 343-4300.