Teeth Whitening in Sevenoaks
Teeth whitening is a cosmetic dental treatment designed to lighten the appearance of natural teeth and reduce certain types of tooth discolouration. Professional whitening can be planned around your individual tooth colour, dental health and desired result.
At Sevenoaks Dental & Implant Centre, we provide professional teeth whitening for suitable patients in Sevenoaks and the surrounding area. Before whitening treatment, your dentist will assess your teeth and gums and discuss your expectations so that an appropriate treatment approach can be recommended.
Teeth whitening is not suitable for every patient, and it does not change the colour of existing dental restorations such as crowns, veneers or fillings. Your dentist will explain what can realistically be achieved in your individual case.
What Is Teeth Whitening?
Teeth whitening is a cosmetic treatment that uses a whitening agent to lighten the colour of suitable natural teeth.
Teeth can become darker or develop staining over time for a number of reasons, including ageing, food and drink, tobacco use and certain types of intrinsic discolouration.
Professional whitening allows the treatment to be planned and supervised by a dental professional following an assessment of your oral health.
Why Do Teeth Become Discoloured?
Natural teeth can change colour over time. Some discolouration develops on the surface of the teeth, while other changes occur within the tooth itself.
Common factors associated with tooth staining or discolouration include:
- Coffee and tea
- Red wine and other strongly coloured drinks
- Certain foods and spices
- Tobacco use
- Age-related changes
- Certain medications
- Previous dental trauma
- Natural variation in tooth colour
A dental examination can help determine whether whitening is likely to improve the appearance of your teeth.
Benefits of Teeth Whitening
Improves appearance – It is an excellent way to improve one’s appearance. Having a beautiful smile is now within the reach of anybody who wants it.
Is affordable – You can change your appearance a great deal with a simple teeth whitening procedure, for a relatively small outlay.
No harmful side effects – teeth are not damaged or weakened by the whitening process.