There are many causes of tooth discoloration. The most common include aging and consumption of staining substances such as coffee, tea, colas, tobacco, red wine, etc. During tooth formation, consumption of tetracycline, certain antibiotics or excessive fluoride may also cause tooth discoloration.
The best natural tooth whitening is a simple, safe and cost effective cosmetic approach to improving your smile giving the teeth a clean, white and youthful appearance.
So much of our everyday activity and interaction involves using our mouth – eating, talking, smiling or laughing. It is therefore important to have a smile you’re happy with to help give you the confidence and self-esteem needed to be your best and to be well.
Tooth whitening is a non-invasive, low-risk process to help you achieve these outcomes.
Whitening is a suitable option for most patients, however we first ensure that major dental issues (e.g. periodontal disease, decay) have been treated before proceeding. It is important to speak to the Dentist or Hygienist before proceeding with any type of whitening.
Yes. Extensive research shows that whitening teeth under the supervision of a holistic teeth whitening dentist is safe. Some patients may experience sensitivity while whitening. Tooth whitening is not recommended for children under 15 years of age and pregnant or lactating women. We do not recommend whitening systems that require use of whitening gels overnight.
The one question we are often asked is what the most effective natural teeth whitening option is. Professional tooth whitening or an over-the-counter DIY teeth whitening kit? Consulting your dental professional is always the first step to whitening your teeth safely.
Over-the-counter tooth whitening strips, brush-on gels, and toothpastes can take weeks or months to whiten your teeth just a few shades and may damage tooth enamel.
Professional tooth whitening provides the quickest and safest tooth whitening. You can trust that a professional is looking after you and using trustworthy products from reputable sources.
Further, custom-made whitening trays are extremely important to achieving optimal results. This is done in-house by our professional team.
If you’re unhappy with the way your teeth present, or feel they could be whiter, speak to one of our Dentists or Hygienists about teeth whitening as an option for you.
The following can have an impact on the appearance of teeth:
The best thing you can do to combat most of the above factors is to practice good oral hygiene. This means brushing and flossing daily to protect against tooth decay and gum problems. Regular 6 monthly check ups with the hygienist will also ensure your teeth are cleaned and receiving the professional care they need to avoid tooth decay and gum disease.
If you would like to whitening your teeth, then we make an assessment.
The dentist/hygienist will go over what you personally can expect for your individual situation and determine whether you are a suitable candidate for whitening.
We will also conduct a shade assessment and determine the cause of discoloration (e.g. diet, ageing). Severe discolouration can be treated with good results in many instances. More difficult cases may require multiple treatments.
There are two treatment options at Sydney Holistic Dental Centre:
Both options can ultimately achieve the same aesthetic result.
Usually takes minimum 10-14 days, but the latest research suggests 2-3 weeks may give even better longer lasting results.
The procedure involves wearing upper and lower whitening trays containing the whitening gel for 60 minutes (NB: trays only used for 30 minutes if sensitivity is a problem) each day. This is gentler than the in-office whitening method, but requires you to be committed to using the trays as instructed.
Following some simple post-whitening instructions will help you maintain your white smile.
Takes 90-120 minutes to carry out and our procedure involves:
Before you leave you will also be given a touch up kit to be used in the 2-10 days following treatment.
Our Sydney Dentists have been helping individuals understand the many links between oral health and general health since 1983.
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