A beautiful smile can make a lasting impression and can greatly affect the self-esteem of a person. Tooth whitening is a dental procedure performed to remove discoloration or stains from the tooth enamel. A thin coating layer known as pellicle, forms on the surface of the teeth overtime and picks up stains which discolor the teeth. Pore found in the enamel hold up stains which can change the color of the teeth. Tooth enamel also contains pores which can hold stains.
Teeth can be stained by using tobacco, not taking proper care of your teeth and by drinking liquids containing caffeine such as tea, coffee and cola. Teeth Whitening Cliffwood dentists use a number of ways to remove stains from teeth. Laser tooth whitening is the most common and quickest way of removing both superficial and deep stains in a tooth. A bleaching agent is usually applied on the tooth enamel and laser rays then passed on the bleaching agent to activate it. The dentist then cleans the enamel. The procedure is then repeated 5-6 times to completely remove the stains.
There are numerous teeth whitening products in the market. These products contain an abrasive which helps in removing superficial stain. Many of these products are costly and it is often difficult to figure out which product is effective. A teeth whitening Cliffwood dentist will prescribe for you a good whitening product that will help you remove all the stains on your teeth. Teeth whitening gels have also proved to be effective in clearing stains. Most gels contain hydrogen peroxide, a strong oxidizing compound that breaks down stain and whitens teeth.
There are other numerous ways teeth whitening Cliffwood dentists can use to whiten teeth. The procedure to be used will be determined by the extent at which your teeth are discolored.
Brushing teeth regularly using fluoride toothpaste, avoiding foods and drinks that cause teeth discoloration and visiting a dentist regularly, are some of the measures that can be employed to improve the appearance of stained teeth. If you have a missing tooth contact an Implant Dentist in the area, to give you a lasting and comfortable solution to your problem.
