Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to get rid of dull and discolored teeth for your improved smile. Your gorgeous creates a visual and subconscious impact on the people you meet. A brighter and confident smile will help you to attain success in your personal and professional life. Consult our cosmetic dentist at the North Square Dental Practice to know which whitening procedure will be most suitable for your individual needs.
Causes of tooth discolouration:
- Foods and beverages such as green tea, coffee, red wine, blackberries, blueberries and pomegranates.
- Use of tobacco.
- Certain medications.
- Oral diseases.
- Improper dental health.
- Ageing Process.
- Certain Illnesses.
- Trauma.
Preparing for teeth whitening:
Our dentist will assess the condition of your mouth and teeth before getting your teeth whitened. This will enable him to know if you are suffering from gum inflammation or tooth decay.
He will show a shade chart so that you know how your teeth will look at the end of the treatment and the time it will take for the whitening procedure.
The dentist will take impressions of the upper and lower teeth and use them for making plastic trays so that they fit within your mouth. He will use them during the treatment to apply bleaching product on your teeth.
Take care of your teeth after the procedure:
You should have realistic expectations of how your teeth need to be whitened with bleaching methods. Speak with our dentist about this before starting the treatment at North Square Dental Practice.Make sure you brush and floss your teeth regularly after undergoing the treatment. If you quit smoking and restrict taking colouredfoods and drinks, then chances are that your teeth will have fewer stains.
How long will teeth whitening last?
The whitening effects may last for almost three years. However, this will vary from person to person and heavily depend on how you take care of your teeth and the type of treatment you perform.
Your eating, drinking, tooth-brushing and smoking habits can have a great impact on how long teeth whitening will last. If you eat lots of foods and drinks and are addicted to smoking, then this can cause stainsto your teeth such as coffee or red wine. However, the effects will not last for a long time. But if you try to quit cigarettes, then this will help you to have whiter teeth.
There are various methods of teeth whitening that provide effective and safe results. You may talk to the dentist and discuss all the possible options before undergoing a whitening method. He will also give you advice on how long the effects are going to possibly last for each kind of treatment.
Worried about stains on your teeth?
Our dentists will perform the whitening method for brighter teeth!