Longer Lasting Whiteness!

Whiter and brighter teeth for a more confident smile.

Do you feel a tinge of envy when you turn on your TV and see the people in the whitening toothpaste adverts who seem to have near perfect teeth? Perhaps not, but it is noticeable that most of the actors and actresses in such adverts, don’t really appear to have discoloured teeth to any great degree in the first place?

This, unfortunately, is the reality of teeth whitening toothpastes. Whilst they do technically work, they only have a minimal effect, due to the tiny amounts of the whitening ingredient allowed. This makes them suitable for minor top ups, or for those people whose teeth are already white, such as the celebrities employed to advertise and endorse them.

For the rest of us who are concerned about our yellowing or stained teeth, the results of using a whitening toothpaste are likely to be very disappointing indeed.

Reasons for stained teeth

There are essentially two causes of discolouration of the teeth; those on the surface enamel and the ageing effect on the inner part of the tooth.

Surface enamel staining can be caused by diet or lifestyle choices. Some foods such as dark berries, along with drinks such as tea, coffee and colas can causes staining to the surface of the teeth, especially where the enamel has worn, leaving tiny pits for the stains to enter. Smoking too, will cause dark, and possibly brown, teeth as well as being a serious threat to your oral health in general.

Internal discolouration is actually caused by the inner part of the tooth becoming darker as we get older, albeit some people have naturally darker teeth. This can often leave a yellowing appearance and unfortunately, there is little that we can do to avoid this effect.

Whitening treatments

Whilst some surface staining can be reduced during a scale and polish by our  hygienist, it may not remove it all (although this treatment is still essential for healthy gums). Inner tooth darkening will not be touched by this procedure at all, and, in both instances, a professional teeth whitening procedure is recommended.

This is a straightforward one hour procedure which is carried out by one of the experienced Burton cosmetic dentists at Alexandra Dental Care. Your lips and gums will be protected to prevent any potential burning, and a whitening gel applied to your teeth. The active ingredient in this gel is then activated with a special light and left for approximately one hour, during which time, the inner part of your teeth will become lighter, leaving you with whiter, brighter smile!

Having your teeth whitened is one of the fastest acting and most affordable cosmetic treatments available for our Ashby and Burton patients. It is also non invasive and completely safe for your teeth.

If you are tired of looking in the mirror and seeing a discoloured smile in the reflection, why not call Alexandra Dental Care today on 01283 216347 to see how we can help you to achieve a whiter smile? Chances are your confidence will be boosted too!

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