Why Whiten your Teeth
Whether we like it or not, people will judge you by your smile. In fact a fantastic smile is one of the first things people notice about each other.
Your smile is linked to your personality, health and sexuality. Depending on how you feel about your teeth, actually affects how you smile from the inside.
If someone wants a photo of you, just think about how you would respond if you were conscious of your tooth colour. Are you keen to flash everyone your fantastic smile or are you more likely to use your hand to cover your teeth or not open your mouth at all?
A major, but not exclusive factor that separates a good smile, is the whiteness of the teeth. There are a couple of reasons why your “pearly whites” aren’t so pearly and white anymore.
Extrinsic Stains
Firstly there are extrinsic stains which are mainly caused by careless hygiene.
Plaque is a sticky film that forms on your teeth and is full of bacteria, toxins and food particles.
Saliva in some people can also increase plaque build up. For example red wine, caffeine and tobacco can make plaque stains even darker. Thankfully these types of stains can be eliminated with a thorough professional polish, more regular visits to the dentist and an intense oral hygiene regime at home.
Intrinsic Stains
However if the stains are intrinsic (within the tooth) treating the problem requires further professional work. This is where professional laser teeth whitening comes into the equation.
Even though the enamel on your teeth is the hardest substance in the body, it is porous. Tea, coffee, cola, dark sauces and smoking all cause discolourations.
Genetics are also a factor as some people will have only had grey teeth. Grey teeth are the most difficult to whiten but within reason it should be possible to bring them back close to their original youthful colour. Plus there are certain medications and antibiotics in particular, that if taken at an early age, or when your mother was pregnant will cause a grey shade to your teeth.
How to fix it.
Your dentist may offer solutions like porcelain veneers, composite bonding or crowns. For some teeth this can be the only answer but as a more cost effective and immediate answer we would suggest our IceSmile Teeth Whitening. The method of whitening is explained within the website and offers a thorough understanding on how the whiteness occurs and the process and the expected results.
There are alternative forms of whitening but none have the security of instant Teeth Whitening and guaranteed results against the toughest and most stained teeth. IceSmile use the most advanced technology to give the very best results without the discomfort for our patients.
