{"id":468,"date":"2016-12-30T01:55:17","date_gmt":"2016-12-30T06:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woowangdental.com\/blog\/?p=468"},"modified":"2019-08-28T01:58:24","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T05:58:24","slug":"kathy-bates-plays-it-smart-with-professional-teeth-whitening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woowangdental.com\/blog\/kathy-bates-plays-it-smart-with-professional-teeth-whitening\/","title":{"rendered":"Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates knows how important it is to present your best face to the world \u2014 and one of the most important features of that face is a beaming smile. But there came a point when she noticed something was a little off. \u201cI’ve always had good teeth, but it seemed to me as I was getting older that they weren’t looking as good,\u201d Kathy explained in a recent interview with Dear Doctor<\/em> magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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That’s when she decided it was time to take action. Kathy had orthodontic treatment when she was in her fifties, and she keeps her smile bright with tooth whitening treatments. She uses a kit provided by her dentist with a safe, effective whitening solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, a bright, healthy smile looks great anywhere \u2014 whether you’re on the red carpet or \u201coff the grid.\u201d And you don’t have to be a Hollywood star to have professional whitening treatments. In fact, teeth whitening is one of the most popular and affordable cosmetic treatments modern dentistry offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The basic options for professional teeth whitening include in-office bleaching or take-home kits. Both types of dentist-supervised treatments offer a safe and effective means of getting a brighter smile; the main difference is how long they take to produce results. A single one-hour treatment in the office can make your teeth up to ten shades lighter \u2014 a big difference! To get that same lightening with at-home trays, it would take several days. On the plus side, the take-home kit is less expensive, and can achieve the same results in a bit more time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s important to note that not all teeth can be whitened with these treatments. Some teeth have intrinsic (internal) stains that aren’t affected by external agents like bleaches. Also, teeth that have been restored (with bonding or veneers, for example) generally won’t change color. And you can’t necessarily whiten your teeth to any degree: Every tooth has a maximum whiteness, and adding more bleach won’t lighten it beyond that level. Most people, however, find that teeth whitening treatments produce noticeable and pleasing results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What about those off-the-shelf kits or in-the-mall kiosks? They might work\u2026 or they might not. But one thing’s for sure: Without a dentist’s supervision, you’re on your own. That’s the main reason why you should go with a pro if you’re considering teeth whitening. We not only ensure that your treatment is safe \u2014 we can also give you a realistic idea of what results to expect, and we will make sure that other dental problems aren’t keeping you from having a great-looking smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


How often does Kathy Bates see her dentist for a checkup and cleaning? \u201cI go about every four months,\u201d she noted. \u201cI’m pretty careful about it.\u201d And if you’ve seen her smile, you can tell that it pays off. If you would like more information about teeth whitening, please contact us<\/a> or schedule an appointment<\/a>. You can learn more in the Dear Doctor<\/em> magazine articles \u201cImportant Teeth Whitening Questions Answered<\/a>\u201d and \u201cTeeth Whitening<\/a>.\u201d
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