Discoloured teeth are the bane of smokers, red wine buffs, tea, coffee drinkers and some people who have had antibiotics as a child. Don’t despair; a safe and effective remedy is only a smile away. Your Dentist will determine whether your teeth are suitable for whitening before making a thin whitening tray that fits comfortably over your teeth. This is worn with a small amount of tooth whitening gel for half hour sessions twice daily until your ideal colour is obtained.
Your smile is unique. It tells the world about you; fosters communication and goodwill; indicates vitality, happiness and general well being. A beautiful, bright smile indicates confidence, success and friendship. Improve your personal and professional relationships; make a positive, powerful and memorable statement to those you meet – with a bright, beautiful and spontaneous smile.
Modern day dentistry involves the use of teeth whitening systems, tooth coloured filling materials and gum therapy to create a healthy beautiful smile. Teeth whitening enables your dentist to remove stains both external and internal from your teeth. Tooth coloured filling materials have replaced traditional silver fillings as well as providing stronger chewing support that silver fillings did not deliver.
Each time we eat, the sugars in our food and drink are broken down by the bacteria in our mouths to form acid which immediately starts attacking our teeth. Half an hour after eating is when our teeth are at their weakest and most vulnerable (and, actually, brushing during that first half hour makes things worse so we need to wait if we want to brush after a meal). If we don’t eat anything else then our saliva goes to work to neutralise these acids and protect our teeth during the day until our next meal.
