Everyone would like to have a smile full of brilliant white teeth. A beautiful smile can improve your appearance, presence, and self-confidence. Though many things, including age, diet, and medical conditions can cause teeth to become stained, discolored, or unattractive. Today, tooth whitening and bleaching procedures offered by Lisle cosmetic dentist Dr. DiLisio can help you achieve the pearly whites that you want and deserve.

Tooth whitening can be achieved in many different ways, including in-office treatments and monitored take-home treatments. In-office treatments tend to achieve faster results, but some dentists advocate using the slower take-home treatment to achieve better long-term results. Whichever route you choose, your Lisle cosmetic dentist can help make sure that you are receiving the maximum benefit from your treatment regimen. Before treatment, you should also decide whether you would like to bring your teeth back to their natural shade or whiten your teeth even further.

Bleaching vs. Whitening

Though the terms “bleaching” and “whitening” are often used interchangeably, the Food and Drug Administration differentiates between the two. “Whitening” agents refer to any products designed to remove stains or debris to restore natural (usually whiter) tooth color. In this sense, most toothpastes would be considered “whitening agents.”

“Bleaching,” on the other hand, only applies when a product is designed to whiten teeth beyond their natural color. These products typically contain bleach or peroxide, but are often advertised as “whitening” products for commercial appeal.

Consult Your Lisle Cosmetic Dentist

To decide what type of tooth whitening is right for your needs, it is important to consult your Lisle cosmetic dentist first. Doing so allows both you and your dentist to understand the goals, implications, and requirements of tooth whitening and make sure that the process goes smoothly.

To set up an appointment with Lisle dentist Dr. Bhushan, call the Lisle Dental Center at 630-964-0944.