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Whiter teeth with Enlighten form Leeds dentist

It is a fact of life that as we get older, just as our hair turns grey, our teeth also begin to lose their natural colour. Just like greying, this affects some people more than others, but all of us will suffer from gradually discolouring teeth in our lives. The introduction of teeth whitening has been able to halt this process and even reverse it. No longer prohibitively expensive, teeth whitening is now offered by most dentists as a cheap and easy cosmetic procedure, and can now even be carried out in the comfort of your own home. The home Enlighten tooth whitening system is one of the first to genuinely and safely provide whiter teeth.

Teeth become stained when a filmy substance called pellicle builds up on the enamel. With time this gradually begins to stain the teeth. Conventional brushing and flossing can remove pellicle, but once the enamel itself becomes stained it is not possible to clean by brushing. There are certain foods that are more likely to stain teeth than others with red wine and coffee being particularly big offenders. Other lifestyle choices can also effect teeth discoloration with all forms of tobacco products being very harmful to the tooth enamel. But it must be said that even the most abstemious person will still suffer from tooth discoloration

When stains have affected the enamel, whitening becomes the only option to return the teeth to their natural colour. This involves using a substance containing hydrogen peroxide which bleaches the teeth removing any stains. Enlighten gels are used in special trays that fit around the teeth covering them. These trays can be worn for long periods during the day for more effective whitening and can even be worn during the night time. Enlighten is able to lighten teeth by up to ten shades if used correctly and is specially designed to reduce sensitivity, which can be a common side effect of tooth whitening procedures. Ask a Leeds dentist about the Enlighten tooth whitening system at your next appointment.

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