How to combat yellow teeth with teeth whitening
Teeth whitening Macleod is one of the most commonly sought-after cosmetic dental treatments here at The Dental Retreat. We offer a range of cosmetic dental treatments to enhance the appearance of your smile and amongst these teeth whitening is one of the most popular and easiest ways to do so. Yellow teeth are a common issue which we all experience to a certain extent, and can significantly impact the way we feel about our smile. Teeth staining or yellow teeth can occur as a result of many different factors. Poor oral hygiene is the main cause of yellow teeth. If you do not brush your teeth efficiently and diligently after mealtimes or if you avoid visiting the dentist and hygienist, then plaque and tartar can build up on your teeth affecting the colour and appearance of your smile.
Food and drink can also impact the colour and appearance of your teeth. Sugary foods not only have a detrimental impact on your dental health, but increase the growth of plaque on the surface of your teeth, affecting their colour. There are many types of drinks that can also stain your teeth such as cola, caffeine and red wine. Other factors that stain your teeth include smoking and chewing tobacco, and certain medications such as tetracycline also affect the colour of your teeth. These elements result in extrinsic staining of the teeth, which impacts on the appearance of your tooth enamel. Teeth also become naturally yellow with age, this is due to wear and tear of the enamel from chewing and exposure to sugar and acids in food and drink.
Prevent and eliminate teeth staining
To prevent extrinsic stains from building up on the surface of your teeth, it is important to maintain an effective daily dental hygiene routine at home. It is also important to undergo regular check-ups and dental cleaning here at our practice. Although extrinsic stains are not permanent, if your teeth have become stained and yellow then brushing alone at home will not be able to remove the staining completely. You need to speak to our kind and friendly team to find out about teeth whitening Macleod. We are able to offer teeth whitening procedures here at our dental practice or we can provide you with a home whitening kit for gradual teeth whitening in the comfort of your own home. Both types of treatments use whitening gels which are made up of different combinations of carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide. They act as bleaching agents that cause a chemical reaction and break down stain molecules on the surface of your teeth.
Teeth whitening Macleod is an excellent way of quickly enhancing the appearance of your smile. If this is something you might be interested in, speak to our wonderful team here at The Dental Retreat today. We will be able to assess your teeth and tell you which tooth whitening option may be the best for you, so that you can show off your dazzling white smile happily and confidently very soon.
All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.