People who conduct online searches for “Dental Bonding Evanston,” are usually seeking ways to improve the appearance of their smiles. If you have cosmetic dental problems such as deep tooth stains or discolorations that are resistant to bleaching, consider dental bonding. Here are two types of tooth stains that may be resistant to bleaching but can be improved with bonding:
Maternal Antibiotic Use Stains
The maternal use of the antibiotic tetracycline may result in discolored teeth in the child. If your mother was prescribed tetracycline for a bacterial infection during her pregnancy, then you may have developed gray or brown stains on your teeth.
These stains, known as intrinsic stains, do not respond well to bleaching treatments. If you want to brighten your smile, consider dental bonding, which will not eliminate the stain, but it will hide the discoloration so that it is not noticeable. Bonding is a painless process and the results are natural-looking and cosmetically appealing. Also, the results are usually longer-lasting than at-home bleaching treatments.
Liquid Ferrous Sulfate Stains
If you are anemic and your physician has prescribed liquid ferrous sulfate, or iron supplements, you may develop deep staining of your teeth. To reduce this risk, properly dilute the iron supplement with water per your doctor’s instructions, and if possible, consume the supplement through a straw.
When you use a straw to take your liquid iron, less of the solution will make contact with your dental enamel, reducing your risk for stains. If the product does make contact with your teeth, be sure to rinse your mouth out with water immediately after, and then brush your teeth before the iron has a chance to penetrate your enamel.
The next time you search online for “Dental Bonding Evanston,” contact Stephens Dentistry to learn about our family dental services.
