TV has it phases where certain types of shows are extremely popular. Right now there is definitely a craze over reality shows and talent competitions that seems like it may never end. A few years ago there was a huge surge of game shows on TV. The most popular show was undoubtedly “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” Regis Philbin was a huge hit on that game show. But if you think back to the show, the biggest hit of all was Regis’ millionaire smile. At the time, he had arguably the whitest teeth in Hollywood. Teeth whitening was a relatively new concept then, and for many it still it. So if you want to get a millionaire smile of your own, what do you need to know?
First, there is a difference between bleaching and whitening. Bleaching whitens the teach beyond their natural color, while whiten restores the tooth’s natural surface color. As we age, are teeth take abuse and they begin to discolor. They either experience extrinsic stains on the surface or intrinsic stains that form on the interior of the tooth. Besides age, what we eat, smoking, drugs, chemicals, grinding of the teeth, and trauma can all cause these stains on are teeth. To get the best looking smile and remove stains, you can whiten your teeth in you local Richmond dental office, get a professional take home kit, or try something over the counter.