Many people nowadays are concerned more and more about the aesthetic of their teeth. There are lots of newspaper articles, advertisements talking about how to achieve a bright white smile. In fact, scientific studies have shown that the colour, shape and alignment of teeth affect one's self esteem and thus to the quality of life.
With a variety of tooth whitening methods available, whitening your teeth has never been more reachable. Are you dreaming of a white smile? Before considering whitening your teeth, book an appointment for a check-up and cleaning with your dentist. Surface stains will need to be removed before whitening to achieve optimum results. Your dentist will then determine if you are a candidate for tooth whitening.
With a variety of tooth whitening methods available, whitening your teeth has never been more reachable. Are you dreaming of a white smile? Before considering whitening your teeth, book an appointment for a check-up and cleaning with your dentist. Surface stains will need to be removed before whitening to achieve optimum results. Your dentist will then determine if you are a candidate for tooth whitening.
One crucial factor to successfully whiten your teeth is the correct diagnosis of the causes of tooth discoloration. Basically a tooth can be stained externally or internally. External staining is caused by prolonged exposure to food that causes stains such as tea, red wine, cigarette, coffee...etc. This kind of staining can be removed by professional cleaning.
Internal staining is usually associated with systemic problems during tooth formation, for example, low birth weight, prematurity, measles and mumps. Sometimes, the use of drugs may cause serious internal staining (e.g. antibiotics such as tetracycline).
Internal staining is usually associated with systemic problems during tooth formation, for example, low birth weight, prematurity, measles and mumps. Sometimes, the use of drugs may cause serious internal staining (e.g. antibiotics such as tetracycline).
