Smiling is an important aspect of everyday life. You need to be able to smile at home, at work, at school, on a night out or even on the bus or train home from work! We believe that a smile is the golden secret of every human being so therefore ensuring that your teeth support you in producing that bright smile is also extremely important.
There are several procedures that one can undergo to ensure that they have a lasting bright smile all year round. For example, teeth whitening and veneers can be considered as a way of rectifying discoloured or damaged teeth.
Special treatment that is provided by most local dental surgeries includes the tooth whitening dental treatment to cure stained and discoloured teeth. Tooth whitening is a treatment that is practiced across the country so you are sure to find a dental practice that provides a tooth whitening service. The process can be done in two ways: laser tooth whitening (done at the dental practice) or via the tooth whitening home kit (that the individual does at home). Both techniques for tooth whitening use the bleaching process using peroxide gel of varying strength, the stronger the gel, the more effective it is. However, by using a stronger dosage of the gel you are effectively opening yourself up to the side effects of sensitivity and damage to gum tissue and lips.
The laser tooth whitening process undergone at the surgery (taking up to 2 hours) and the home tooth whitening kit can be used together as a way of maintaining the whiteness. Laser tooth whitening is undergone using light activated bleaching gel that interacts with the teeth to whiten them. The process can take up to 2 hours. However, once the treatment is complete it is important to maintain this cleanliness and whiteness via regular teeth cleansing 2 times a day as well as by using the professional home tooth whitening kit to maintain the teeth whiteness.
Veneers dental treatment is professionally used by dentists to produce the ultimate smile makeover for their clients. This treatment is used if you have crooked, or even stained and badly worn out teeth. Dental veneers are typically wafer thin laminates or shells of teeth colour materials. They can be made of porcelain, ceramic or even corporate bonding material. Veneer treatments typically cement this material to your teeth with the ultimate aim of improving cosmetic appearance of your teeth. The analogy behind veneers is: “if you can get false finger nails for your hands, then veneers are the equivalent for your teeth!”
Damaged and stained teeth as well as excessive gaps between the teeth can be repaired by dental veneers treatment. Stained teeth can be caused by excessive intake of caffeine related drinks that even the famous tooth whitening treatment could not resolve. At the same time, damaged teeth such as chips can be caused by excessive grinding or even intake of carbonated drinks. So to maintain a health set of teeth, make sure caffeine intake is reduced or followed up by a mouth wash or teeth brushing session.
Teeth whitening, dental implants and dental veneers are becoming more and more popular. Visit your dentist and see what they can offer to improve your smile.