At this time of year, when the weather can be dull and dreary, it’s nice to have something to smile about, but it’s not so easy if you have stained and discoloured teeth. Over time, everybody’s teeth get stained. It can be a natural side-effect of ageing when tooth enamel becomes thinner, letting more natural tooth colour shine through. Teeth can discolour because of lifestyle habits, especially if you smoke or like wine, tea, and coffee. Also, certain foods can increase the rate of discolouration because they are acidic, including soft drinks. Whatever the reason for your tooth discolouration, there are solutions that can help.
If you’ve been dreaming of a whiter smile for a while, why not treat yourself to a professional teeth whitening treatment in Newcastle? West Bowmanville Family Dental can ensure you whiten your teeth safely and effectively with two tempting options available. Those who don’t want to wait a moment longer will love our in-office Zoom whitening treatment that can quickly lift those unsightly stains, leaving teeth several shades lighter in as little as an hour. Another option is to brighten your teeth more slowly at home with our custom-made whitening kits.
Zoom Whitening
Philips Zoom whitening is one of the best-known professional whitening systems worldwide. It is safe and effective, using professional standard whitening products that produce excellent results while protecting your teeth and reducing unwanted side effects like sensitivity.
Treatment is simple and quick, as we first protect your lips and gums before carefully painting your teeth with whitening gel. Next, the gel is activated with blue light, and this helps the gel penetrate your tooth enamel more quickly, getting better results. We may remove and replace the gel several times during treatment, and afterwards, your teeth will be noticeably brighter.
Professional Home Whitening Kits
If you prefer the idea of whitening your teeth more slowly, a professional home whitening kit is the solution you need. The whitening kit includes trays made to custom fit over your teeth, and you fill the trays with the whitening gel provided by our practice. The whitening gel is safe for home use and is extremely stable, and because it is a professional strength product, it will achieve far better results than anything you can buy over-the-counter. You wear the trays for several hours each day or even overnight for a couple of weeks. You will start to see the results within just a few days, and one nice thing about a home whitening kit is that you can reuse the trays later when you wish to top up the results. Our dentist in Clarington can easily provide more whitening gel when appropriate.
Making Sure You Whiten Safely
While a beautiful white smile can be a huge boost to self-confidence and your general sense of well-being, it’s most important to make sure it is achieved safely. Therefore, we need to check your teeth and gums beforehand, ensuring you don’t have any dental issues that require treatment, like a cavity or signs of gum disease. When you whiten an unhealthy mouth, it can cause discomfort or even pain and may worsen dental problems. We also make sure you whiten more comfortably. For example, suppose you have very sensitive teeth in Courtice. In that case, you may benefit from whitening more slowly, perhaps by using a custom home whitening kit using a lower strength whitening gel. Although treatment may take a little longer, you’ll still get the same results but without any pain.
Once your teeth look brighter and whiter, you can prolong the results by making sure you follow a good oral care routine and have your teeth cleaned professionally every six months or as frequently as recommended.