If you are concerned about staining and discoloration on your teeth, you might want to get them whitened. If you are going to do that, you should make sure that you will get it done under a cosmetic dentist's supervision. There are several reasons why you would want to do this. 

Proper Shade Matching

One reason to do this is that you will have everything match up at the end of the process. You want the shade of your teeth to match each other. You also want to make sure that the shade of white you aim for is a reasonable shade for you and your teeth. You may see pictures of people who have incredibly bright teeth that may look like they are so white that they glow, but that isn't necessarily going to be the best shade for you. The cosmetic dentist you go to can show you the different shades and talk to you about what option you should aim for. The cosmetic dentist will want to give you good results and want to make sure that you look good at the end of the day. 

Better Process

Another reason to go to a cosmetic dentist to get your teeth whitened is that they will have a better process than what you have access to at home. For example, at home, you might be using teeth whitening strips or whitening toothpaste. You can get some results from those things, but they tend to be better for maintenance purposes than whitening to a shade you want. But, if you were to go to the dentist, they will be able to use a better process. One thing they can do is to use a special bleaching gel that gets applied to your teeth. After the gel is applied, the dentist will use a special UV light that shines directly on your teeth. The UV light will work with the gel and boost the results of the gel alone. The treatment will also go deeper into the tooth's surface, which will eliminate the stain at a deeper level. 

If you want to have whiter and brighter teeth, you need to see a cosmetic dentist. They will be able to work with you to get the best results when you are done with the treatments. The dentist will also help you learn how to maintain your brighter teeth. For more information, contact a company that offers cosmetic dental care.