If you’ve realized that your teeth look dim and stained, you’re not alone. People’s teeth tend to yellow and dull with age. The reason for this is partly due to the aging process itself and partially due to what a person eats and drinks. Although brushing immediately after eating and drinking may help prevent stains, it is usually not enough to completely eliminate this risk. Luckily, stained and yellow teeth can be restored.
Dr Manju offers several teeth whitening options for patients in Rochedale, QLD, so they can get rid of tooth discoloration.
Why Do Teeth Turn Yellow?
Eventually, substances accumulate in the tooth enamel and change its colour. Teeth can become grey, brown, or yellow due to different compounds. External factors like food and drink stains or internal factors like tooth decay can cause stains to the teeth. Regularly consuming coffee or red wine may stain your teeth without your awareness until you face an unpleasant reality.
What Causes the Discoloration?
Tooth discoloration is caused by a variety of substances and habits. Some common culprits are drinks, like coffee, soda, and tea, that contain compounds that can stain the enamel of teeth. Smoking is another major cause of yellowing teeth, as both nicotine and tar stick to the teeth and cause discoloration. Discoloration can also occur as a result of certain illnesses, decay, and not brushing your teeth enough.
Can Discoloration Be Reversed?
In some cases, corrective dentistry procedures are able to restore a bright appearance to teeth by addressing the underlying cause of discoloration. In most cases, however, teeth whitening procedures in our office or at home will provide the best results. This will reverse years of gradual staining and help you achieve a whiter smile.
How Can My Dentist Help?
If you live in Rochedale or in the nearby suburbs, you can benefit from teeth whitening procedure at our local dental office. As a cosmetic dentist, we can help patients in many ways including improving the appearance of their smiles. Our dentists recommend teeth bleaching procedures because they are by far the easiest way to transform your smile.
Dr. Manju offers Zoom teeth whitening treatments in her Rochedale office, as well as custom bleaching trays that you can use at home. The reason these treatments are more effective than commercially available whitening strips is that the hydrogen peroxide they contain is stronger and serves as an active ingredient in removing stains.
In an appointment, Dr. Manju will examine your teeth and determine the cause of your discoloration and then recommend a treatment. In-office teeth whitening appointments can take about an hour, during which you can read or listen to music as the whitening gel does its work.
Types of Whitening
It is possible to bleach your teeth in several different ways. Most people start by using whitening toothpaste at home. While this can brighten your teeth, it is not enough to whiten them. As part of a whitening treatment, toothpaste is recommended, but not on its own. It can help keep your teeth bright after professional whitening.
Some people try over-the-counter solutions like whitening trays and strips. While these treatments work, they are not as effective as professional whitening treatments. You simply cannot get the same strength of medicine from a store as you can from a medical professional. Moreover, store-bought whitening trays are not designed to fit your teeth specifically, but to fit everyone’s teeth. As a result, they can become loose, leaking solution, and causing gum irritation.
What Are My Next Steps?
We recommend that people in Rochedale and neighbouring suburbs, schedule an appointment with Dr Manju instead. With our professional tooth whitening solutions, you can dramatically improve the appearance of your teeth. In part, this is due to the strength of the solution we use. When using professional grade whitening gel, you can whiten your teeth by eight shades or more. In-office whitening is the best choice if you want immediate and dramatic results. Dr. Manju can provide you with a whitening plan that works well for your schedule and budget and explain what a professional whitening treatment can accomplish.
Your best smile is just an appointment away! Contact Rochedale Central Dentist by calling or scheduling online today.