TEETH
WHITENING
As we get older, our teeth naturally become darker.
If you drink tea, coffee, red wine or consume other foods and drinks with strong colourings, your teeth may become discoloured earlier in your life.
Another major cause of discolouration is smoking, which can make your teeth appear yellow.
Tooth decay, fillings and tartar build-up (a hardened form of plaque, which is formed by a film of bacteria on the surface of your teeth) can also contribute to discolouration.
Teeth whitening products can help to lighten your teeth. They usually contain chemicals called hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. When these chemicals break down, oxygen gets into the hard outer surface (enamel) of your teeth, which whitens them. The whitening effects can last from a few months up to three years. This varies from person to person.
At Oakbank Dental, our whitening system we offer involves custom-made trays for you to wear with the tooth whitening agent. Your dentist will discuss the system at the practice during your appointment.
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Other simple ways to improve the appearance of discoloured teeth include:
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Brushing regularly with a fluoride toothpaste.
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Stopping smoking.
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Cutting down on food and drinks that can stain your teeth, such as tea, coffee and red wine.
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Visiting your dentist/hygienist regularly – he or she can scale and polish your teeth to remove any tartar that has built up.
CASE STUDY #1
The patient received results from upper and lower bleaching and upper and lower composite fillings on front teeth.
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CASE STUDY #2
The patient was experiencing a lot of wear in his upper and lower teeth due to years of grinding. We whitened the teeth and completed composite build-ups to protect his remaining teeth.
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CASE STUDY #3
The patient's smile was improved through bleaching/tooth whitening and composite bonding.
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CASE STUDY #4
Patient presented wanting to stabilise mouth and improve appearance, felt he had a few chipped teeth and wanted to protect them against breaking further. Patient went through bleaching/tooth whitening, composite bonding on lower front teeth, crowned upper front teeth, and an implant bridge upper right side to close his gap.
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CASE STUDY #5
The patient's smile was improved through Smilelign treatment, bleaching/tooth whitening and some composite bonding to her front teeth.
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