If you are unhappy with the colour of your teeth and would like them to be brighter, teeth whitening is the ideal way to improve them. Teeth whitening is a safe and reputable treatment when it is carried out by dental professionals.
Our teeth whitening services in Edinburgh can improve the appearance of teeth so much that more extensive treatment can be avoided, perhaps with bonding to minor chips or misshaped teeth. We also recommend whitening before veneer or crown treatment as it makes the end result better.
Very few people have naturally bright, white teeth. Your teeth change colour as you get older, and other factors like what you eat and drink can affect their colour. Coffee, red wine, curry, balsamic vinegar and dark berries are all teeth staining culprits. You may have an important event coming up, such as a wedding or holiday, that you want to look your best for. It may be that your teeth have gradually become discoloured due to certain prescribed medications or antibiotics. A build up of calculus (tartar) can also lead to yellow-looking teeth, as can habits like smoking.
Your Stafford Street Dental & Implant Clinic dentist will check the colour of your teeth to begin with and take a photo for a record. Next your dentist make you some custom made thin trays (like extra thin gum-shields) which fit very accurately over your teeth. These are worn overnight or for 2-3 hours in the evening. Usually this method achieves a good result after 3-4 weeks.
Once you have completed the course of home whitening you can keep the whitening tray and help keep your teeth stain free and white by topping up once or twice a month or as required.
How long will the treatment last?
How long your teeth stay whiter and brighter after treatment is down to you, but your teeth should stay bright for up to two years. Stay away from stain-culprits and keep up a good oral health routine and the effects of your whitening treatment should last up to three years.
As well as using a whitening treatment, you can keep your smile looking fresh and bright by incorporating these five simple steps into your oral care routine:
If you’re considering a whiter smile, contact Stafford Street Dental & Implant Clinic on 0131 225 7576 today to book a consultation with our team for teeth whitening in Edinburgh.
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