Food, cigarette smoke, coffee, etc. all have staining agents that accumulate and form a layer on top your teeth. As this layer sits on your teeth for years and years, those staining agents can work their way down into the tooth, where you can't simply scour them away.
This is where professional supervised teeth whitening comes in. Basically, the clinicians use professional-grade tooth whiteners composed of bleaching chemicals that can get down into the tooth's outer layer and set off a chemical reaction that breaks apart the staining compounds.
Moreover, the dentist can also help decide what method of tooth whitening is the best - in-office, take-home or a combination of both. The dentist can monitor and treat sensitivity to the whitening agents and modify the procedure for those who are having difficulty getting optimal results.
It is important to notice that over-the-counter whitening options, while also relying on bleaching chemicals, come in much weaker concentration rendering the at-home procedure far less effective than a professional supervised teeth whitening, when the clinician has access to stronger concentration meaning more effective whitening.
Finally, the clinician can help you explore other cosmetic dental options such as veneers, tooth coloured fillings, gum lifts and tooth shaping used with or without tooth whitening. With the help of our team of highly skilled dentists, your cosmetic dental goals may be more easily attained.
Schedule an appointment now at ABC Dental or call us on 02 8383 1400 to discuss your options to recover your bright smile with professional teeth whitening!