What is Teeth Whitening?
Teeth whitening involves bleaching your teeth to make them lighter. It is a painless and quick procedure that can hugely improve your smile and confidence. Aftercare is an important part of the process and helps make the treatment last longer.
Showing off a set of sparkling white pearly teeth is everyone’s desire. However, due to various lifestyle and natural factors, achieving and maintaining white teeth is difficult. As teeth age, they tend to become yellowish in colour. In addition, certain types of foods and beverages we consume on a daily basis contribute to the rapid discolouration of teeth.
What are the benefits of Teeth Whitening?
For some people, having this procedure can be a life-changing experience. While there are many benefits for everyone, people who are self-conscious about their teeth get the added benefit of being able to smile again.
A lot of people shy away from smiling in photos because they hate the way that their teeth look. If you are fed up of always having to smile with your mouth closed, then you are more than likely someone who could benefit from having their teeth whitened. A simple tooth whitening treatment can give those who are self-conscious a massive confidence boost and change the way they see themselves.
After achieving a bright white smile through teeth whitening, the need and urge to maintain whiter teeth motivates individuals to improve their oral hygiene practices. This ultimately leads to improved oral health and overall health. With your breath smelling fresh and teeth looking clean, you’ll definitely earn some extra points for yourself in both social and professional gatherings.
It’s worth noting that these procedures poses no harm to your teeth enamel. In essence, it only reverses the action of stain-causing foods and drinks or the ageing process on the tooth surface.
Teeth whitening has definitely proved to be a worthwhile procedure. It can impact and change people’s lives for the better. However, in order to achieve the desired results, consulting your dentist first is the only way to go.
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What do I have to do after I have had my teeth whitened?
Before and after the treatment we will talk you through the aftercare specifics, but in many cases, the following steps should be taken:
- Not brushing your teeth until you have been advised that you can
- Only eating white or light coloured foods for the period of time you are advised to
- Ensuring that you report any problems or changes to your teeth, mouth and gums after the treatments
- Not drinking fizzy drinks or alcohol for a certain amount of time after the treatment
- Not smoking for a certain amount of time after the treatment