27/12/2017
TEETH WHITENING – THE MYTHS & FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW!!
Everything we eat or drink can affect the colour of our teeth, e.g. tea, coffee, red wine and strong food colourings. With age, the dentine below tooth enamel can become more yellow contributing to an ageing effect.
Tooth whitening seems to boost self-esteem for many people – feeling good on the inside and looking good on the outside will certainly make you smile!. Teeth whitening isn’t just for the rich and famous anymore. Everyone seems to be seeking out ways to make their teeth look whiter and brighter. Visit any grocery or drugstore, and you will find multiple shelves filled with tooth whitening products
The reality, is, however, that many of these products and remedies are ineffective at best and dangerous at worst. What makes this even more unfortunate is that top solutions for teeth whitening are both straightforward and affordable when performed by a experienced dentist.
Here are the myths……
• Myth #1 “Weakens your teeth” – Not under dental supervision as a treatment, as opposed to a cosmetic procedure carried out by non-dental professionals
• Myth #2 “Sensitivity can get worse” – people with sensitive teeth can still have whitening. A full assessment with a dentist will help establish the reasons for sensitivity, therefore the treatment can be designed to reduce the impact on sensitivity
• Myth #3 “Whitening will further whiten my crowns and porcelain fillings” – a whitening treatment will only whiten your natural teeth not crowns or porcelain fillings
• Myth #4 “Whitening Toothpastes Work” -Many companies sell so-called whitening toothpaste, often at a higher price than standard products: Don’t waste your money on them. The chemicals needed to whiten teeth effectively must remain in contact with the tooth for an extended period of time. Since most people brush and rinse their teeth in a matter of minutes, any whitening ingredient in the toothpaste simply won’t get the chance to start working.
• Myth #5 “I’ll end up with a Hollywood smile!” - The result will be a natural looking, happy and more confident smile! To achieve a Hollywood smile you would need more advanced clinical procedures, e.g. veneers.
And here are the facts…
• Whitening your teeth is a safe procedure which can only be carried out by a dentist or hygeine therapist
• An assessment is carried out to establish the nature of your tooth discolouration
• The dentist will discuss the best options for you and the process of our whitening methods
