If you are tired of using whitening toothpastes and rinses, and nothing is giving you the results that you want, it's time to see a dentist like John P Poovey DMD PC. Professional whitening will be the solution to your current stain and discoloration problems.

The dentist can whiten your teeth without doing damage that over the counter treatments can cause, and they can make sure your smile is healthy. Here are a few reasons you want to whiten professionally.

Check for Damage

The dentist is going to look to see if the whitening agents you've used on your teeth have damaged the enamel. If so, this could leave the teeth susceptible to more staining, cavities, sensitivity and more.

The dentist may suggest that you put a protective sealant on the teeth, and that you do a fluoride treatment to help strengthen the enamel.

Get the Teeth Whitened

You'll want to have the teeth professionally whitened at your appointment. The dentist can use light technology with a gel to whiten the teeth without causing damage to the enamel, and you are going to notice that teeth are multiple shades whiter when you walk out.

They may also send you home with a kit to use at night. This is going to help you improve and maintain the treatment you got in the office.

Eat and Drink Smart

After you've had your teeth professionally whitened, you want to eat and drink smart to keep the teeth white. You want to avoid drinks that stain, like coffee, tea and red wine. Use a straw to prevent the beverages from hitting your teeth. You also want to avoid bad habits like smoking that can yellow teeth quickly. Ketchup, spaghetti sauce, and berries are also staining foods. Avoiding acidic foods will help protect the enamel on your teeth that protects against staining.

If you are spending a ton of money on whitening products at the drug store every month and you aren't happy with your smile, it's time to take more progressive actions. Instead of trying to stick things to your teeth, and avoiding eating after you try to bleach the teeth at home on your own, you can go to your dentist office and get the issue taken care of in a timely manner.  You can also make another appointment and get the treatment again in the office, instead of taking home a kit and trying to do it on your own.