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Tooth stains can be described as extrinsic or intrinsic. Extrinsic stains are on the surface of teeth. Intrinsic stains are under the surface between cracks in the enamel and into the dentin. Tooth whitening and remove most extrinsic staings and lighten unsightly intrinsic stains. Let us help you achieve that brighter whiter smile you have always wanted. Stained discolored teeth can occur from many different causes. Some of these causes may be genetic and teeth whitening may not give you the results you desire. However, if coffee, tea, tobacco, or other discoloring substances have left your teeth dull and yellowish, brighten your smile with professional teeth whitening. Dr. Shumate offers one-hour, in-office whitening, as well as take-home bleaching to quickly and effectively remove stains and reveal sparkling teeth.
Dr. Shumate uses an Opalescense gel to whiten your teeth. The active ingredient in this gel is carbamide peroxide. Carbamide peroxide enters the enamel to get attaches to the discolored molecules in your teeth. The bonds attaching the discolored molecules to your tooth is broken oxygenation of the Carbamide peroxide. The result of this reaction is whiter teeth.
