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Why Should You Whiten Your Teeth?

Teeth Whitening is a cosmetic dental treatment designed to lighten the shade of your teeth, removing stains and discolouration. It is a safe and effective way to rejuvenate your smile, leaving you with brighter and whiter teeth. What Causes Teeth Staining? There are several factors that can lead to teeth staining. They include: -Consuming dark-coloured foods and beverages (such as sauces, wine, coffee etc.) -Use of tobacco products -Poor oral hygieneCertain medications -Trauma or injury -Aging Benefits Of Getting Your Teeth Professionally Whitened A bright smile can leave a lasting impression and boost your confidence! Choosing to get your teeth … Continue reading

Why Do My Teeth Keep Getting Stained?

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Wondering why your teeth keep getting stained easily? Or find yourself opting for teeth whitening often? When you know what reacts with your enamel and darkens it, it’s easier to take proactive measures that’ll help your smile look your best. Your diet Teeth are porous. This means that they are capable of naturally soaking up stain particles from foods and drinks we consume. Things like red wine, tea and coffee and are some of the most common staining beverages you need to watch out for! This is why we often recommend washing your mouth with water regularly and after each … Continue reading

When Should You Touch Up On Your Whitening?

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If you’ve ever whitened your smile before, you may be wondering when the ideal time for a touch-up would be to keep your smile bright for months to come. Your touch-up will usually include you wearing your whitening tray for an hour each day, for a few consecutive days. Here are some instances we would recommend touching up on your whitening: After a checkup We generally recommend a checkup every 6 months in order to polish away any surface stains that have accumulated between appointments. These sessions involve a thorough evaluation of your dental health and the removal of plaque … Continue reading

Should You Whiten Before Cosmetic Treatments?

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Considering a cosmetic dental procedure like bonding, or replacing a few fillings or veneers? You might want to consider whitening your teeth before making any amount of aesthetic changes to your smile and here’s why! Dental work doesn’t whiten Any dental restoration you’ve had including composite bonding, porcelain veneers or white fillings won’t respond to whitening treatments. They contain ceramic materials that allow them to stay the same colour. Superficial stains may form over time but these can be easily removed and the foundation of the material will remain the same. Brighter comparison base We usually match your dental restorations … Continue reading

Whitening Vs Veneers: Which is the Best Choice For You?

Have you been looking for ways to get that perfect smile? If you’re looking for a brighter, whiter smile, there are two options in particular that are quite popular. Teeth whitening and porcelain veneers are often common choices when looking to improve smiles. Teeth Whitening Are your teeth already the right size and shape? If you have a well-aligned set of teeth with no gaps, whitening is definitely the option to be rooting for. You can either come to our clinic or we can even give you instructions to carry this out at home! Essentially, the whitening process in the … Continue reading