Teeth Whitening in Werribee
Brighten Your Smile at Wyndham Dental
Wondering why your teeth look so yellow and discoloured? Well, the answer is in your lifestyle and habits. Over the years,the enamel (the outermost layer of your tooth) tends to absorb the colour of all those daily doses of caffeine or tea, fizzy coloured drinks, red wine, staining foods and daily puffs of cigarettes, you may consume, leading to the dulling of your natural teeth! The phrases “whitening” and “bleaching” are occasionally used synonymously, although their meanings are not necessarily the same. Teeth whitening removes the stains on the surface of the teeth and restores the natural colour. Bleaching steps it up by lightening the colour of the enamel. It is the process of applying a peroxide-based bleaching agent on your teeth which breaks down the staining compounds embedded deep in your enamel, leaving you with a whiter, brighter smile.
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Causes of Teeth Stains
Teeth stains can be caused by various factors. These are some of the most common causes we discovered among our Werribbe patients.
- Consuming certain foods and beverages such as coffee, wine and tomato-based sauces
- Use of tobacco products
- Poor oral hygiene
- Ageing
- Certain medications
- Dental trauma
- Medical conditions
- Excessive fluoride
- Genetics
Benefits of Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening offers a range of amazing benefits that can improve your smile and boost your confidence. Some of these key advantages include:
- Enhanced Appearance – A whiter smile can boost your self-esteem and confidence, making you feel more comfortable in every situation.
- Non-Invasive Procedure – Teeth whitening is non-invasive and is a painless treatment.
- Quick Results – With our professional teeth whitening treatments, you can see noticeable results in just a single visit with no downtime.
- Safe and Effective – When performed by our dental professionals, teeth whitening is a safe and effective treatment with minimal risks.
- Customised Treatment – Our dentists tailor-make the teeth whitening treatment to your unique needs, ensuring the right shade for a natural look.
- Long-Lasting Results – With proper after-care, our professional teeth whitening treatments can last much longer than over-the-counter whitening.
What Kind of Stains Can Be Treated With Teeth Whitening?
These stains can vary in severity from minor discolouration on the surface to more noticeable ones within the structure. Teeth whitening can effectively address two types of stains:
- Extrinsic Stains
Occurring on the enamel, these extrinsic stains are the result of years of indulgences in little pleasures such as coffee, tea, alcohol, cigarettes, or various staining foods. As they are on the surface of the tooth, extrinsic stains are also comparatively easier to attend to with professional teeth whitening procedures.
- Intrinsic Stains
Known as intrinsic stains, they are embedded in the inner, deeper layers of the tooth (dentin) and are relatively complex to treat. They occur due may be due to a several reasons like long-standing tooth infections, old metallic fillings or possibly formed during the developing stages of a tooth due to certain medications, nutritional deficiencies, genetic predispositions etc.
Intrinsic stains may require additional treatments, as whitening alone may not be effective enough. Our team of dental professionals in Werribee will assess your smile and come up with the best course of action for you.
In-Chair vs. Over-The-Counter Whitening Products
It may seem like an attractive deal to achieve that sparkle for a lesser cost within the comfort of your own home, but what they fail to mention are the harms that over-the-counter whitening treatments may inflict on your oral health! Over-the-counter whitening kits can lead to hypersensitivity and cause burns along your gums. It’s best to follow professional dental advice for at-home whitening treatments.
While charcoal-based toothpastes and powders can give you temporary results, they can be quite abrasive on your teeth, leading to long-term gradual wear of your teeth. It will result in increased susceptibility to tooth chipping, damaged enamel and tooth decay. We recommend scheduling a consultation with one of our dental professionals to effectively administer teeth whitening agents or give you the necessary guidance to perform it at home.
Our Teeth Whitening Process in Werribee
At Wyndham Dental Solutions, we follow a step-by-step process to create the best treatment plan for you. This requires assessing your teeth for sensitivity, tooth decay, white spots, or intrinsic stains, which may require a separate treatment first. We then decide on the suitable peroxide concentration for your whitening.
We start off by covering your gums and lips to protect them from bleaching gel. The gel is then applied to your teeth and a blue LED light is used to activate it, allowing it to work its magic! This is referred to as ‘In-Office Teeth Whitening’ and with this treatment, you can get whiter teeth in about an hour.
For the effects of in-office bleaching to last longer, we recommend at-home teeth whitening with custom trays. We provide custom-made trays at our clinic after an impression of your teeth is taken. This is to be carried out for two weeks post-in-office whitening for an hour each day, topping up your whitening and helping you to maintain that bright smile for much longer!
Cost of Teeth Whitening in Werribee
Since our teeth whitening treatments are tailored to your unique needs, the cost of treatment is not predetermined. It depends on individual factors such as the number of bleaching gel sessions you may need, any pre-whitening treatments required and the complexity of staining.
When you come in for a consultation, we will assess your condition and provide a detailed breakdown of the cost and payment plans we provide so you can make an informed decision.
My Next Teeth Whitening Appointment
In some cases, patients may develop temporary sensitivity after bleaching, but this is nothing to be concerned about. This is quite manageable, and fluoride gel will be prescribed to strengthen your teeth. We’ll make sure you’re fully prepared to handle any sensitivity before you leave our clinic with that spectacular new smile!
It is recommended to have your teeth whitened twice a year at most as this minimises the risk of increased sensitivity. We offer various other dental treatments such as general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry to restorative dentistry, so you can feel perfect with the most dashing smile.
Leave your smile to our dental professionals at Wyndham Dental Solutions! Servicing Werribee, Wyndham, Hoppers Crossing, Point Cook, Williams Landing & other suburbs, there’s nothing holding you back from smiling with confidence!