Combined with the effects of aging, dark drinks such as coffee and tea can damage the cosmetic appearance of your smile. Recently, over-the-counter teeth whiteners have flooded the market, making it difficult for the lay person to know which products are effective. Additionally, many of the over-the-counter teeth-whitening products do not undergo FDA review or approval. These products can also take weeks before you see the results of whiter teeth. Preliminary studies have shown that over-the-counter teeth whiteners that use trays may actually harm your teeth alignment or cause tooth damage.

Don’t trust your smile to your chances of picking out a good teeth-whitening product; place your dental health in the hands of a professional dentist. Dentists can help you navigate the wide variety of over-the-counter teeth-whitening products. You may find that professional teeth-whitening may be a better solution for you. Some cosmetic dentistry procedures allow teeth to be whitened in less than an hour, rather than the weeks required of over-the-counter whiteners. If you are in the Sarasota area and want a bright white smile today, contact the office of cosmetic and general dentist Dr. Keith Blessitt, the teeth whitening expert.