Suffering from discolouration of the teeth can be very embarrassing. Not wanting to show your teeth in social situations can be very difficult and result in a massive loss of confidence. This is mainly because there is no real hiding the condition of your teeth, they are one of the most visible and noticeable aspects of your facial appearance. This makes being happy and comfortable with them very important indeed.
Teeth whitening is a procedure that aims to reverse the effects of discolouration and return the teeth to a healthier, whiter colour. This will restore your confidence in your teeth and also make you look younger. Our teeth naturally discolour as we age, with some people being more affected than others. This means that subconsciously we associate discoloured teeth with age, just in the same way we do with grey hair. Returning our teeth to a whiter colour can take years of our appearance as well as making us appear more attractive.
Teeth whitening is a fairly straightforward procedure. Small, specially designed trays are filled with an active gel and placed overt the teeth. This keeps the gel in contact with the enamel and prevents it from touching any of the soft tissue. The gel, which contains an active ingredient used for many years in dentistry called hydrogen peroxide, seeps into the teeth and gradually bleaches the enamel white. This has the effect of making the whole surface of the tooth look whiter but also evens out any patches of discolouration.
The effects of teeth whitening can last for as much as three years and teeth can be brightened by as much as ten shades. To find out more about the benefits of the whitening procedures, ask a City of Leeds dentist at your next appointment.
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