{"id":11874,"date":"2021-10-14T02:50:02","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T07:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houstondental.com\/staging\/2021\/10\/14\/teeth-whitening-toothpaste-actually-brighten-smile\/"},"modified":"2022-12-01T03:30:42","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T09:30:42","slug":"teeth-whitening-toothpaste-actually-brighten-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houstondental.com\/staging\/teeth-whitening-toothpaste-actually-brighten-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Teeth Whitening Toothpaste Actually Brighten Your Smile?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">No one likes feeling self-conscious about their smile. Luckily, Dr. Canto provides a variety of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"\\&quot;Hyperlink\\&quot;\">cosmetic dentistry services<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">, including both teeth whitening and total smile makeovers in Houston. This means our office is familiar with the many different techniques that can be used to fix discoloration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">The method that works best for you will depend on your situation. Let\u2019s discuss how we can brighten your smile!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Does Teeth Whitening Toothpaste Work?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/houstondental.com\/staging\/tetracycline-teeth-discoloration\/\">Whitening toothpaste can improve the appearance of discolored teeth<\/a>, but only to a certain extent. The issue is that it doesn\u2019t stay on teeth long enough to address anything more than surface-level stains.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"\\&quot;heading\">What Are the Different Kinds of Teeth Stains?<\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">There are two different kinds of teeth stains:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\\&quot;-\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Calibri\\&quot;\" data-listid=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">External<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\\&quot;-\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Calibri\\&quot;\" data-listid=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Internal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">External stains stick to the surface of the tooth, and they also typically come from external sources, like coffee, wine, cigarettes, or food.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Internal stains, on the other hand, come from within the tooth. These stains can be caused by age but often point to a deeper issue like trauma or infection.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Toothpaste is designed for the exterior of the tooth. A <a href=\"https:\/\/houstondental.com\/staging\/cosmetic-dentist\/\">cosmetic dentist<\/a> has the training to understand what internal problems may be leading to your tooth\u2019s discoloration. As well, they will be better able to fix the changed color.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"\\&quot;heading\">How Long Can You Use Tooth Whitening Toothpaste?<\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Some whitening toothpastes\u00a0can be used indefinitely, but the faster-acting ones are harsh, which means they should be used infrequently. If you\\&#8217;re feeling discomfort due to your whitening toothpaste, stop use and visit a dentist.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"\\&quot;heading\">Which Toothpaste Should I Use?<\/span><\/span><strong><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">The American Dental Association offers a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"\\&quot;Hyperlink\\&quot;\">Seal of Acceptance<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">\u00a0to all of the products they approve. These products are safe. If you would like more personalized recommendations, your dentist can provide them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"\\&quot;heading\">What If Tooth Whitening Toothpaste Isn\u2019t Enough?<\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">If the toothpaste you\u2019re using isn\u2019t enough, we recommend visiting a cosmetic dentist, who can determine the whitening method best suited to your situation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Going to a cosmetic dentist offers several advantages:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\\&quot;-\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Calibri\\&quot;\" data-listid=\"\\&quot;2\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\"><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">They\u2019ll be able to whiten your teeth faster and you can see immediately the difference of your <\/span><\/span>cosmetic dental before and after<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\\&quot;-\\&quot;\" data-font=\"\\&quot;Calibri\\&quot;\" data-listid=\"\\&quot;2\\&quot;\" data-aria-posinset=\"\\&quot;2\\&quot;\" data-aria-level=\"\\&quot;1\\&quot;\"><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">They\u2019ll be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/houstondental.com\/staging\/teeth-whitening-houston\/\">whiten your teeth<\/a> more effectively.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Simply put, a cosmetic dentist has the training to safely handle stronger products, which means they have access to whiteners that you won\u2019t find over the counter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"\\&quot;heading\">Whiten Your Teeth in the Office<\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Teeth whitening is a simple procedure, typically taking less than an hour. How long the results last\u00a0varies\u00a0based on the method used, ranging from\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"\\&quot;Hyperlink\\&quot;\">one to three years<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"\\&quot;heading\">Provide Teeth Whitening Kits<\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Your dentist can provide you with teeth whitening kits that won\u2019t be found over-the-counter. These may be stronger than the kits that you\u2019d find elsewhere, and they can also be better-suited to the specific issue you\u2019re trying to address.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"\\&quot;heading\">Dental Veneers<\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">If your teeth are permanently stained and cannot be corrected with any of the above methods,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"\\&quot;Hyperlink\\&quot;\">dental veneers<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\"> will likely be recommended. These can be placed over discolored teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"\\&quot;heading\">Looking for a Smile Makeover in Houston?<\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Dr. Canto is here for you. She\u2019s been helping patients improve their smiles since 1989, and to this day she\u2019s still on the cutting edge of the industry. She\u2019s one of the first FACT-certified providers, and she\u2019s a founding member of the World Clinical Laser Institute.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">Whether you have any additional questions or you\u2019re ready to book your first appointment, please reach out to us via\u00a0our\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"\\&quot;Hyperlink\\&quot;\">contact page<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No one likes feeling self-conscious about their smile. Luckily, Dr. Canto provides a variety of\u00a0cosmetic dentistry services, including both teeth whitening and total smile makeovers in Houston. This means our office is familiar with the many different techniques that can be used to fix discoloration.\u00a0 The method that works best for you will depend on &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/houstondental.com\/staging\/teeth-whitening-toothpaste-actually-brighten-smile\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Does Teeth Whitening Toothpaste Actually Brighten Your Smile?<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":13860,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"default","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[27,66],"tags":[57,36,29,38,160,219,33,220,78,67],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/houstondental.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11874"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/houstondental.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/houstondental.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/houstondental.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/houstondental.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11874"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/houstondental.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11874\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13339,"href":"https:\/\/houstondental.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11874\/revisions\/13339"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/houstondental.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13860"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/houstondental.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11874"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/houstondental.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11874"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/houstondental.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11874"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}