Hello everyone! How are you? Recharged after the summer, I am sure.
Today I wanted to talk about something that has caught my attention for a while now. I have noticed a growing interest in looking well groomed and attractive, and that of course includes looking after your teeth and having a white, beautiful smile.
With all the offers and advertising we are bombarded with every day, it is easy to make the mistake of choosing a whitening treatment that is not right for us. Today I will tell you what to look out for when you decide to whiten your teeth.
- Teeth whitening should be carried out at a dental practice by a dentist who specializes in it. Do not whiten your teeth at beauty salons, hairdressers or anywhere without a qualified dentist to guarantee the quality of your treatment.
- Does teeth whitening make us look younger? Yes. Whitening the teeth makes us look considerably younger, since white teeth give us a more youthful appearance. White teeth are associated with better health, better hygiene and a much younger smile.
- How long does teeth whitening last? As long as you follow the recommendations we give you, your treatment will last for years. It is true that teeth darken over time because of the food we eat, coffee and other dark drinks. Getting older also makes the teeth turn more yellow. To stop these factors affecting how white your teeth are, you should come to the practice every six months for a professional cleaning to remove tartar and plaque. On top of that, every year or two we carry out top-up whitening sessions at home to bring back any shades of white we may have lost over time.
- Will my teeth be more sensitive with the treatment? During the treatment your teeth will be more sensitive, but that is completely normal. It is mainly because the pores of the enamel are more open while the treatment lasts. That means thermal stimuli reach the dental nerve much more quickly. When we finish the treatment, that sensitivity disappears.
I hope the information I have written for you helps you choose a good whitening treatment. Come and see me if you would like white, beautiful teeth! 🙂 Book an appointment by clicking here.
