Even the most beautifully straight teeth can be let down by discolouration. The yellowing of teeth is something that happens naturally with age and can be accelerated by lifestyle choices such as smoking and drinking very dark liquids like wine and coffee. The discolouration of teeth can be slowed by effective cleaning and a strict regime of oral hygiene but teeth will ultimately begin to lose their natural colour at some point.
Luckily there is a solution to discoloured teeth. Whitening is a process that has become widely available in the last few years and is now offered by almost all dentists. Whitening involves putting a gel containing the bleaching ingredient hydrogen peroxide into contact with the surface enamel of the teeth. The gel then gradually seeps into the enamel, bleaching it white, including any stains or discoloured patches.
The hydrogen peroxide gel damage soft tissue if it comes into contact with it so dentists will always use the necessary protective equipment to protect the lips, mouth and tongue. With some over the counter whitening kits it is not always possible to use the correct safety equipment, which is why dentists always recommend that you have whitening treatments carried out in surgery.
The cost of whitening treatment from a Central Leeds dentist varies according to the nature and extent of whitening needed but there is usually a whitening treatment for all budgets. Whitening discoloured or yellow teeth can have a dramatic effect on the appearance of any smile so ask your dentist at your next appointment.
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