Having a dazzling, white smile is one of the best ways to improve your overall appearance, and getting one is easy and relatively inexpensive. Lisa Valderueda, D.M.D. in Waipahu, HI, offers teeth whitening services to help with mild to severe discoloration. After one treatment, you’ll see a significant improvement in the color of your teeth.

If you have not tried teeth whitening, here are a few reasons you should:

• You Have Worn Enamel: Routine chewing can cause the enamel on your teeth to wear down over the years, causing the yellow dentin beneath it to show through. Teeth whitening removes stains and exposes cracks in the enamel. This allows the saliva in your mouth to re-mineralize some of the cracks while others are filled with organic debris.

• You Drink A Lot Of Coffee, Wine, Or Tea: Consuming any of these beverages on a regular basis will make your teeth susceptible to staining. Pigments in these drinks lodge onto the cracks and ridges of your teeth and can turn them yellow. If you can’t put down these drinks, visit your dentist for teeth whitening.

• You’re A Smoker: The nicotine in cigarettes leaves brown deposits on your teeth that gradually soak in and cause intrinsic discoloration. Teeth whitening will improve the color of your teeth, but your dentist probably will recommend you try to quit smoking to achieve the best results.

When you are ready to have a brilliant smile, contact the family and cosmetic dentistry office of Lisa Valderueda, D.M.D. at (808) 676-5711. You also can visit their website to learn more about the teeth whitening and other dental care services offered by the clinic, including dental veneers.