Teeth discolouration is extremely common, affecting tons of people in the UK. While individuals start with perfect white teeth as children, it does not take long for many to have noticeable yellow teeth.

Basically, yellow teeth are inevitable. Food, drinks, and the environment all lead to the yellowing of the teeth, and there is little anyone can do to prevent this inevitability. Apart from the cumulative effects of these external causes, at least two structural changes in the mouth also make teeth more likely to appear yellow with aging. These are the thinning of the tooth’s outer coating called the enamel, as well as the thickening of the layer under it, called the dentin.

An In-Depth Look at the Contributors to Tooth Discolouration

Smoking and drinking staining drinks are perhaps the most widely known contributors to yellowing teeth. Unknown to many, certain fruits and vegetables like apples and potatoes, however, also contribute to the problem.

There are also several diseases that cause teeth to turn yellow (or black or brown). Some forms of chemotherapy, such as heat radiation, as well as widely used drugs like tetracycline and doxycycline contribute to the problem as well.

These things, to some extent, are inevitable. Fortunately, there is hope even if the teeth have already lost their original whiteness.

How Tooth Whitening Works

Teeth whitening technology has come on in leaps and bounds in recent years. There are non-bleaching procedures, which rely on physical action to whiten teeth. When brushing the teeth, for instance, the mild abrasion removes the surface stains.

Most whiteners, on the other hand, use bleaching chemicals. These chemicals produce a chemical reaction when coming in contact with the enamel; this then breaks down stains. Most of the whiteners use one of two chemicals: hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide.

At Garden View Dental Care, we offer in-office and at-home teeth whitening in Buckinghamshire that will provide results. Everyone responds differently to whitening procedures—some respond well to a simple at-home whitening kit, while those with serious discolouration may require bonding or porcelain veneers to achieve the smile they have always wanted. Our Garden View Dental Care Buckinghamshire cosmetic dentistry team can determine the right treatment for you.

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People do bad things, and one common among all societies and cultures is smoking. We here at Garden View cannot count how many patients have come over the years to fix the damage of nicotine, and at times, accompanies by the searing enamel deterioration brought by alcohol. It goes hand in hand, especially during parties when no one usually cares about nothing else but having fun.

But, at least for appearance’s sake, visit the dentist often. As dentists, there is very little we can do, but warn you that vices are generally bad for your health. Afterwards, we can only help you look after your teeth. With all those inhaling and ingesting, you will definitely do a number to your dentitions. If you suffer from an ongoing condition, then you have more reason to reconsider that second stick or glass.

Choosing Professional Services

You may choose to ignore your GP and opt to solve the problem yourself. But, the health of your teeth is the same as the health of your lung, heart and eyes. You do not seek amateur services to help with arrhythmia, high astigmatism or asthma. The same goes with your teeth, especially if you are considering self-help methods.

Dental damage by vices is serious, more than you think it is. More often than not, it is responsible for destroying your teeth. At the very least, it initiates the long process of rotting your teeth. It does not seem like that now, but that is the point. You will not notice its effects until it is too late. For this reason alone, you should visit the dentist twice a year or more.

A Professional’s Hand

If you do not already know, teeth whitening is a sensitive process. The entire thing, the materials and the procedures, require steady hands and a knowledgeable mind. So, obviously, to get it right, it is better to let dentists perform teeth whitening procedures themselves.

At Garden View, we will ensure that you get what you want. From teeth whitening and other cosmetic dentistry services to general dental treatments, we have you covered.

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Everybody should treat themselves now and again, and teeth whitening treatment is a great way to boost not just your smile but your self-confidence too this winter. Garden View Dental Care in Buckinghamshire offer a wide range of cosmetic dental treatments, including tooth whitening. It’s one of the fastest and most popular procedures in cosmetic dentistry.

So why might you need teeth whitening treatment? Our teeth become stained through the foods and drink we consume, through habits such as smoking, and as a natural part of the ageing process. This treatment from dentist Dr Makhani is a great way to remove stains and brighten up your smile.

You may have seen products advertised online, on television or in beauty parlours that claim to whiten teeth. The most important thing to remember is that whitening should only be carried out under the supervision of a fully-trained dentist. By law, only dentists (and dental hygienists/hygiene therapists on a dentist’s prescription) can carry out teeth whitening.

Products available elsewhere are likely to be inferior. They may simply not work, in which case you have wasted both time and money, but you are lucky – in the worst cases these products can damage your teeth and gums, leaving you in need of expensive restorative work.

Teeth whitening products used by dentists are safe and have been extensively tested. Like any form of cosmetic dentistry, only a professional should carry out this work.

At Garden View Dental Care in Buckinghamshire we offer two options for teeth whitening: power whitening here at the practice, or home whitening.

Home whitening uses whitening gel and bespoke trays, and takes an average of two weeks. Power whitening takes place here in the comfort of our Buckinghamshire practice, using gel activated by a special lamp. This takes just one hour.