Tooth Whitening
A bright white healthy smile goes a long way to making you look and feel great.
Patients who have undergone a tooth whitening transformation say that the results have given them a significant boost to their self- confidence.
Teeth darken in time due to “intrinsic” staining, ie stains within the tooth structure. Coloured foods eg, tea, coffee, wine and pasta / curry sauces take their toll. Coloured compounds form within the enamel and absorb light. This gives the teeth that drab, lifeless, darker look. The whitening process breaks down these compounds and restores that white, sparkling vitality to teeth. Even teeth stained by medicines eg Tetracycline antibiotics respond well to extended whitening times. Routinely, we find significant results within days and people usually reach their ideal colour within 2-3 weeks. The result can last up to two years or more, although we find most patients ‘top-up’ for a couple of days every 6-8 months.
The most cost effective way to whiten teeth is to use a custom made tray with gel used at home. The tray holds a gel over your teeth and is usually worn at nights.
Note – Whitening toothpastes have a limited effect as they only deal with “extrinsic” staining, ie, surface stains. They have no effect on deep down stains.
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