If you’re getting married or have a special event coming up soon, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll wear and how to look your very best. When you look in the mirror, do you notice tooth stains dulling your smile and making you look older? If so, you may want to consider professional teeth whitening to enhance your smile and get it camera-ready.
Let’s explore what causes tooth stains and how whitening can help.
What Causes Tooth Stains?
Tooth stains are the result of numerous extrinsic or intrinsic factors, such as:
- Foods and drinks — Many of the things we eat and drink cause tooth stains, including coffee, tea, red wine, berries and dark sauces.
- Tobacco use — If you smoke or use tobacco, you may notice tooth stains.
- Poor oral hygiene — When you don’t properly and consistently brush and floss your teeth, plaque and tartar build up, leading to discolouration.
- Ageing — As we get older, our tooth enamel wears down, exposing the yellow dentin layer underneath.
- Medications — Certain antibiotics and other medications can lead to tooth stains.
- Trauma — If you injure one or more teeth, it can damage your tooth enamel and cause staining.
Our Whitening Options
Our dental clinic offers both in-chair and take-home Zoom! whitening options. When you visit us for a consultation, we’ll help you decide which option is right for your smile.
Here’s what you need to know about your whitening options:
- In-chair whitening — After covering your lips and gums, we’ll apply hydrogen peroxide whitening gel to your teeth. Then, we’ll use an LED light to break up discolouration. In about an hour, you should see results.
- Take-home whitening — You’ll use customised whitening trays and whitening gel to gradually remove tooth stains. In about two weeks, you should see results from this convenient takeaway kit.
Interested in Teeth Whitening in Coffs Harbour, NSW?
To learn more about how professional teeth whitening can enhance your smile, please don't hesitate to contact our dental team. At Arthur Street Dental, we want every patient to achieve optimal oral health and a look they can be proud of.
If you’d like to book a visit with us, we welcome your call on (02) 6652 1677.