Teeth Whitening

When your smile starts to lose its signature shine, contact Southern Cross Dental about our teeth whitening services. This is the dental process of enhancing the natural color and shading of your teeth. Drs. Navid and Faranak Rahimpour will meet with you to discuss all the whitening options. To learn more, contact our office in Colorado Springs, CO.

 

Before we discuss the teeth whitening process, it’s vital that we go over how teeth are stained. Avoiding these factors brightens your smile naturally. It’s important to note that teeth also dull as we age. This can’t be avoided but other aspects can. The first thing to evaluate is your diet. Foods that are high in tannic acids, like grapes, can stain your teeth. You should also avoid drinks like tea, coffee, and soda. If you do drink these, take sips of water throughout. The water helps clean off the staining elements from your other drink. If changing your diet doesn’t help, teeth whitening is the solution for you.

 

Your appointment with your Colorado Springs, CO, dentist is very straightforward. It’s a chance for you to ask any questions while learning about the different whitening options.

 

The most popular choice is the At-Home Whitening. Drs. Navid or Faranak Rahimpour takes an impression of your teeth. They use this to make customized trays for you. At your home, you’ll insert the whitening gel into the tray and then insert it in your mouth. They make a schedule for you to follow so you achieve optimal results. In-Office Whitening is another possible choice. This option offers the brightest smile. UV Light is used to brighten your smile for one hour. It’s very relaxing, and patients can read, watch TV, or even nap.

 

If you’re interested in learning more about teeth whitening or our other dental services, contact Southern Cross Dental today. Drs. Navid and Faranak Rahimpour are available by appointment at their office in Colorado Springs, CO. Call 719-471-1717 or visit https://www.scdsmile.com/.

Intrinsic Tooth Stains

Southern Cross Dental offers treatment for all sorts of cosmetic problems, including the deepest dental stains. While patients may be familiar with the extrinsic stains caused by exposure to dark liquids and smoke, there are other ways teeth can become discolored, including loss of enamel and intrinsic staining. Any stain can be covered with veneers or bonding, but there are some health concerns to keep in mind with intrinsic stains.

Intrinsic stains usually develop for one of three reasons: use of tetracycline antibiotics during the tooth’s formation, excessive fluoride during the tooth’s formation, and inflammation of the dental pulp. Although bleaching is a powerful tool for combatting stains on and near the surface of the tooth, bleach cannot reach as deep as the pulp. Furthermore, pulp infections do not subside on their own, but they can spread, endangering the patient’s overall health and causing them pain and bad breath.

A root canal is the best solution for inflamed pulp. Typically, the tooth will be filled and sealed, but patients may discuss with their doctor whether the tooth needs a veneer or an entire new crown as a solution to discoloration.

Drs. Navid and Faranak Rahimpour operate Southern Cross Dental at 1855 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80905-2516. To schedule an appointment, call 719-471-1717 or visit SouthernCrossFamilyDentistry.com and fill out a contact sheet.