Rejuvenate Your Smile with Professional Teeth Whitening

What's the most impressive cosmetic dental treatment? Well, studies cited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry show that it's professional teeth whitening! Safe, quick, and effective, teeth whitening from Dr. A. Joshua Montgomery in Springfield, MO, rejuvenates smiles so well that everyone will take notice!

Those disappointing stains

While tooth enamel is rock-hard, it is also porous, and thus absorbs the pigments of whatever foods, beverages, tobacco, and medicines that we consume. Consequently, teeth lose their sheen over time and their color darkens to a dull yellow. If it becomes severe enough, you may become too embarrassed to even open your mouth, much less smile broadly!

What you can do

Many people use store-bought whitening toothpastes, rinses, and strips to try to achieve a rejuvenated look. However, these products have limitations, and are quite ineffective on deep discolorations and sometimes even cause uncomfortable gum and dental sensitivity.

So, for safe teeth whitening that actually works, talk to your dentist, Dr. A. Joshua Montgomery in Springfield. He offers both in-office and at-home teeth whitening treatments that brighten tooth enamel by as many as eight shades of color!

For your complete safety and satisfaction, Dr. Montgomery will examine your teeth and gums before beginning any cosmetic dental treatment, including whitening. Most adults and teens in good oral and systemic health may undergo whitening.

How whitening works

Teeth whitening uses powerful hydrogen peroxide gel to lift dark organic matter right out of tooth enamel. Applied either right here in our Springfield office by a dental professional or at home by you with custom-fitted whitening trays, the peroxide gel changes tooth color without harming the soft tissues of the mouth. In the office, whitening takes about an hour or so, whereas at-home, the process is more gradual and finishes in about a week.

Your rejuvenated pearly whites

Aren't they amazing? To keep them bright and beautiful, try to avoid cigarettes, cut back on dark foods, such as curry and berries, and drink your coffee, tea, or cola with a straw.

Be sure to brush your teeth twice a day and floss daily. Also, remember to keep your six-month appointments with Dr. Montgomery, and drink plenty of water to wash tooth surfaces and increase saliva, nature's own whitening agent.

Come see us

At the dental office of Dr. A. Joshua Montgomery, you'll find a complete array of cosmetic dental services. Why not arrange your personal consultation today so that you can learn about whitening and other ways to rejuvenate your smile? Call us at (417) 833-2111, to get started!